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Erebidae
930461 – 8283   Syntomeida melanthus (Cramer, 1779)
             Black-banded Wasp Moth

© Joshua Rose & TPWD
Similar Species:
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • apricans (Walker, 1854) (Euchromia)
  • melanthus (Cramer, 1779) (Sphinx) extralim. - MONA 1983: 8283
  • melanthus (Cramer, 1779) (Sphinx) extralim. - MONA 1983: 8283
  • ssp. a. albifasciata Butler, 1876 (Syntomeida)
  • 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.
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    Syntomeida melanthus
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    Syntomeida melanthus
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    Syntomeida melanthus
    © Jeff Smith
    Syntomeida melanthus
    41mm - LG – © Jim Vargo
    Syntomeida melanthus
    © Pierre Zagatti

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