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Synanthedon decipiens (Oakgall Clearwing)

Synonyms: Aegeria decipiens; Aegeria imperfecta; Aegeria nicotianae; Aegeria rubristigma

Wikipedia Abstract

Synanthedon decipiens, the oakgall clearwing or oak gall borer, is a moth of the Sesiidae family. It is found in eastern North America. The wingspan is about 12 mm. The moths are on wing in June. This species emerges from woody oak galls.
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Prey / Diet

Quercus ilicifolia (Bear Oak)[1]

External References

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Citations

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♦ 1HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants Gaden S. Robinson, Phillip R. Ackery, Ian J. Kitching, George W. Beccaloni AND Luis M. Hernández
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0