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0371 Lunar Hornet Moth (Sesia bembeciformis) (Hübner, 1806) - (Sesiidae / Sesiinae)


Notes: Common, throughout the British Isles. Wingspan 32-44mm. Flies during day; July to August. Frequents fens, damp woodland, open woodland, heaths, moorland and hedgerows. Larva August to April, over-wintering twice. Larva feeds within wo od of Sallow, Poplar and Willow.

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