About Carmenta ithacae (Beutenmüller, 1897)
Carmenta ithacae is a moth species belonging to the family Sesiidae. It was first described by William Beutenmüller in 1897. This species is confirmed to be present in North America, with recorded locations including Florida, Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Adult Carmenta ithacae are active in flight from late June through July. The larvae of this species feed on a range of composite plants, including species in the Helenium genus and species in the Aster genus.
