Clearwing moths of Baja California, Mexico (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae).

Authors

  • T. D. Eichlin

Keywords:

Betulaceae, biology, Carmenta, Carmenta andrewsi n sp, Carmenta erici n sp, Compositae, Cucurbitaceae, distribution, Fagaceae, hostplants, Hymenoclea, Lauraceae, Malvaceae, Melittia, Melittia faulkneri n sp, Melittia gilberti n sp, Nearctic, Neotropical, Paranthrene, Paranthreninae, Penstemonia, pheromones, Platanaceae, Polemoniaceae, Polygonaceae, Rosaceae, Salicaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Sesiinae, Solanaceae, Sophona, Synanthedon, Tinthiinae, Western Hemisphere, Zenodoxus, USA

Abstract

The 15 known species of Sesiidae of Baja California, Mexico are discussed. Five species are unique to the Baja Peninsula, four of which are described as new species: Melittia faulkneri n. sp., M. gilberti n. sp., Carmenta andrewsi n. sp., and C. erici n. sp. Adults are described, figured and salient features illustrated.

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1992-11-01

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