Paranthrene dollii explained

Paranthrene dollii, commonly known as Doll's clearwing moth^[1] or the cottonwood clearwing borer,^[2] is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in North America. ^[3]

The wingspan is about 37 mm. Adults are on wing from March to October, with the potential to go on multiple flights.^[2]

The larvae feed on poplar and willow.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Paranthrene dollii - Doll's Clearwing Moth - Hodges#2523 . 2023-06-19 . bugguide.net.
2. Nebeker . T. Evan . Eroles-Harkins . L. . Solomon . J. D. . Doolittle . R. E. . Daily and Seasonal Flight of Male Paranthrene dolli (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae), Monitored by Pheromone Traps . The Florida Entomologist . 1988 . 71 . 3 . 376–380 . 10.2307/3495448 . 0015-4040.
3. Web site: Doll's Clearwing Moth - Encyclopedia of Life . 2023-06-19 . eol.org.
4. Web site: Forest Pest Insects in North America: a Photographic Guide . www.forestpests.org.