Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Tirista argentifrons
Range
Throughout Texas south into Mexico
Remarks
"This species was almost unknown before the advent of synthetic pheromones. It is now known throughout Texas, and is exquisitely sensitive to pheromone residues on skin or clothing" Knudson and Bordelon, from their 2008 LRGV Micro-moths guide.
Print References
Images found in an article called "Abundant Occurrence of the "rare" Vitacea admiranda (Hy.Edw.)(Sesiidae) in the coastal Bend of Texas" by Carles Bordelon Jr. and Edward Knudson, Spring 1998 of the Lepidopterist's News, correspond nicely with this photo. The authors indicate that this species is variable in color and size. The dates of flight and image date are dead on for southern TX.
… Taftw, 29 December, 2007
