Biology:Synanthedon vespiformis
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Short description: Species of moth
Yellow-legged clearwing | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Sesiidae |
Genus: | Synanthedon |
Species: | S. vespiformis
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Binomial name | |
Synanthedon vespiformis | |
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Synanthedon vespiformis, the yellow-legged clearwing, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in the Palearctic realm.
The wingspan is 18–20 mm. The moth flies from April to September depending on the location.
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Figs. 5 larvae after last moult 5a, 5b pieces of oak (Quercus) bark ravaged by the larva
The larvae feed on oak, but also species from the genera Populus, Aesculus and Salix.
References
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q178431 entry
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