The Sesiidae or clearwing moths are a dayflying
moth family known for their Batesian mimicry of
various Hymenoptera. A great number even mimic
the behavior of their models as well.
Strangely, most of us seldom see or encounter them
and yet, they are considerably varied in species and
the family consists of 165 genera worldwide. In fact,
Europe alone boasts OVER 100 species.
Sesiids are commonly collected using pheromone lures.
A few dedicated and/or specialty collectors dabble in
them and a carefully spread and curated collection is
a sight to behold !
Recently, a good friend showed me an assortment of
species which he has collected over time and the
following two were especially intriguing.
What is particularly notable about these of coarse
are those "whip-like arrangements" or "plumes" of
hairs present at the abdomen tips.
Two unusual Sesiid moth species
Re: Two unusual Sesiid moth species
Trehoper1,
The uppermale is Alcathoe carolinensis Engelhardt
The lower one is a male Sannina uroceriformis -- I have taken tens of thousands of this persimmon pest just here at my home in S.E. Louisiana.
The uppermale is Alcathoe carolinensis Engelhardt
The lower one is a male Sannina uroceriformis -- I have taken tens of thousands of this persimmon pest just here at my home in S.E. Louisiana.
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Re: Two unusual Sesiid moth species
Thank you very much Vernon for those identifications !
I shall pass them along to my friend who owns them as he has never found names for these.
I shall pass them along to my friend who owns them as he has never found names for these.
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