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0370 Hornet Moth (Sesia apiformis) (Clerck, 1759) - (Sesiidae / Sesiinae)


Status: Nb
Notes: Nationally rare, south-eastern England and East Anglia. Wingspan 34-50mm. Flies during day; June to July. Frequents parkland, parks, hedgerows, golf courses, quarries, fens and areas with scattered trees. Larva September to May, ove r-wintering three or four times. Larva feeds within wood of Black Poplar and Poplar.

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