Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in Europe and the Near East. It strongly resembles Chamaesphecia empiformis, some sources classify both as one species.
Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis | |
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Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Sesiidae |
Genus: | Chamaesphecia |
Subgenus: | Chamaesphecia |
Species: | C. tenthrediniformis |
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Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) | |
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The length of the forewings is 6–10 mm. The moth flies from May to July depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Euphorbia esula.
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