Biology:Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Sesiidae |
| Genus: | Chamaesphecia |
| Subgenus: | Chamaesphecia |
| Species: | C. tenthrediniformis
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| Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
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Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis is a moth of the family Sesiidae.
Distribution
It is found in Europe and the Near East.
Description
It strongly resembles Chamaesphecia empiformis, some sources classify both as one species. The length of the forewings is 6–10 mm. The moth flies from May to July depending on the location.
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Biology
The larvae feed on Euphorbia esula.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis. |
Wikidata ☰ Q918537 entry
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