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 faulknerin. sp., M. gilbertin. sp., Carmenta andrewsin. sp., and C. ericin. sp. Adults are described, figured and salient features illustrated.
