Biology:Pyropteron chrysidiforme
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Short description: Species of moth
Pyropteron chrysidiforme | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Sesiidae |
Genus: | Pyropteron |
Subgenus: | Pyropteron |
Species: | P. chrysidiforme
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Binomial name | |
Pyropteron chrysidiforme (Esper, 1782)
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Pyropteron chrysidiforme, the fiery clearwing, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in Europe, more specifically in Spain , Portugal, Majorca, southern England , Belgium, France , Corsica, Sardinia, Italy and southern Germany .
The wingspan is 15–23 mm. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location.
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Figs. 3 larvae after last moult 3a root of sorrel Rumex acetosa inhabited by the larva 3b pupa
The larvae feed on Rumex species.
Subspecies
- Pyropteron chrysidiforme chrysidiforme
- Pyropteron chrysidiforme siculum Le Cerf, 1922
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q1638437 entry
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