Moths of North Carolina
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5 NC Records

Synanthedon arkansasensis Duckworth & Eichlin, 1973 - No Common Name


Taxonomy
Superfamily: Sesioidea Family: SesiidaeSubfamily: SesiinaeTribe: SynanthedoniniP3 Number: 640117.00 MONA Number: 2575.00
Comments: As currently recognized, Synanthedon arkansasensis appears to contain several cryptic species. These are currently under study and awaiting resolution. Here, we continue to recognize North Carolina material as a single species until research is completed on this group.
Identification
Field Guide Descriptions: Online Photographs: MPG, BugGuide, iNaturalist, Google, BAMONA, GBIF, BOLDTechnical Description, Adults: Eichlin and Duckworth (1988)                                                                                 
Adult ID Requirements: Identifiable from good quality photos of unworn specimens.
Distribution in North Carolina
Distribution:
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Flight Dates:
 High Mountains (HM) ≥ 4,000 ft.
 Low Mountains (LM) < 4,000 ft.
 Piedmont (Pd)
 Coastal Plain (CP)

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Status in North Carolina
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State Protection: Has no legal protection, although permits are required to collect it on state parks and other public lands.
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 Photo Gallery for Synanthedon arkansasensis - No common name

Photos: 7

Recorded by: David George on 2021-09-04
Durham Co.
Comment: Member of species complex
Recorded by: David George on 2021-08-30
Durham Co.
Comment: Member of species complex
Recorded by: David George on 2021-08-30
Durham Co.
Comment: Member of species complex
Recorded by: David L. Heavner on 2021-08-16
Chatham Co.
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Recorded by: Paul Scharf on 2013-09-01
Warren Co.
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Recorded by: Paul Scharf on 2009-08-29
Warren Co.
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Recorded by: Paul Scharf on 2009-08-29
Warren Co.
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