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Synanthedon decipiens

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Species of moth

Synanthedon decipiens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sesiidae
Genus: Synanthedon
Species: S. decipiens
Binomial name
Synanthedon decipiens
H. Edwards, 1881

Synanthedon decipiens, the oakgall clearwing or oak gall borer, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. 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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Taxon identifiers
Synanthedon decipiens


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