Biology:Synanthedon spheciformis

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Short description: Species of moth

Synanthedon spheciformis
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sesiidae
Genus: Synanthedon
Species:
S. spheciformis
Binomial name
Synanthedon spheciformis
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Synonyms
  • Sphinx spheciformis [Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775
  • Sesia sphegiformis Fabricius, 1787
  • Sphinx ichneumoniformis Borkhausen, 1789 (nec [Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
  • Synanthedon spheciformis ab. triannulata Pazsiczky, 1941

Synanthedon spheciformis, the white-barred clearwing, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in Europe and Siberia.

The wingspan is 26–31 mm. The length of the forewings is 12–14 mm. The moth flies from May to June depending on the location.

The larvae feed on alder and birch. They bore the stem of their host plant.

Gallery

  • Boring damage

  • Damage

  • Pupa

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q1058525 entry




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