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Oak Lantern
Carcina quercana
- Worldwide
- 6,115 observations
- Group
- Insects
About
Carcina quercana is a species of moth of the Depressariidae family. It is found in Europe. It has been introduced recently in North America, British Columbia and western Washington. It is occasionally known by several common names including oak lantern, long-horned flat-body, and oak-skeletonizer moth (the last most common in North America).
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Aug 23, 2025North Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: dhuggardView observation from Aug 23, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Aug 4, 2025Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaObserver: Ben KeenView observation from Aug 4, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Jul 31, 2025(NB Mt Gardner Rd In Jones Rd Area) @ Jones Rd (Flag), Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2, CanadaObserver: Ben KeenView observation from Jul 31, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Jul 26, 2025East Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: Justin ChanView observation from Jul 26, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Jul 26, 2025Vancouver, BC V5T 1M1, CanadaObserver: Rebecca DartView observation from Jul 26, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Jul 26, 2025East Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: Anneliese MakView observation from Jul 26, 2025 on iNaturalist