Paranthrene simulans
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Sesiidae |
Genus: | Paranthrene |
Species: | P. simulans
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Binomial name | |
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Paranthrene simulans, the red oak clearwing borer, hornet clearwing or oak clearwing borer, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in eastern North America, from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Minnesota, Missouri and Mississippi.[2]
The wingspan is 27–40 mm. Adults emerge during June and July.
The larvae feed on chestnuts and oaks (including red and white oaks). They have a two-year life cycle.[3]
References
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- ^ Checklist of the Sesiidae of the World Archived 2012-03-26 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Bug Guide
- ^ Oak Pests