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Sesiidae
55a0114 – 2571   Synanthedon decipiens (Edwards, 1881)
             Oakgall Borer

© Maury Heiman
Similar Species:
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • decipiens Edwards 1881 (Aegeria) - MONA 1983: 2571
  • imperfecta Edwards 1881 (Aegeria)
  • nicotianae Edwards 1881 (Aegeria)
  • rubristigma Kellicott 1892 (Aegeria)
  • References
    • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.
    • Engelhardt, G.P., 1946. The North American clear-wing moths of the family Aegeridae. Bulletin of the United States National Museum, 190: 90.
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at Mass Moths
    Synanthedon decipiens
    16mm - f. rubristigma – Archbold Biological Station
    Synanthedon decipiens
    12mm – © Jim Vargo
    Synanthedon decipiens
    m. – © William Taft & Mich. St. Univ.

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