Paranthrene simulans

Paranthrene simulans
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sesiidae
Genus: Paranthrene
Species:
P. simulans
Binomial name
Paranthrene simulans
(Grote, 1881)[1]
Synonyms
  • Sciapteron simulans Grote, 1881
  • Trochilium simulans
  • Fatua palmii (Edwards, 1887)
  • Trochilium luggeri (Edwards, 1891)

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]

Damage

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

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Paranthrene simulans.
  1. ^ Checklist of the Sesiidae of the World Archived 2012-03-26 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Bug Guide
  3. ^ Oak Pests


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