Sesiidae : Sesiinae
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Immature stages

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Hornet Moth
Sesia apiformis
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Lunar Hornet Moth
Sesia bembeciformis
(Hübner, 1806) 371 / 52.003

Morley's Final Catalogue: Widely distributed in sallow-stumps, but much less prevalent than the last kind.

Recent Suffolk status: Formely only occasionally recorded, mainly as larvae/feeding signs in willow stumps. Now recorded more regularly by using the pheromone lure.

Life history: Single-brooded, flying in summer.

Identification: Similar to Hornet moth but differs from that species as it has a black head.

Habitats: Wet woodlands, Sallow carr.

Recorded in 30 (52%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/12/20241126TL93 - Bures/Nayland
24/07/2024126TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
20/07/2024225TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
18/07/2024+25TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
17/07/2024125TM27 - Fressingfield/Stradbroke
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Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Sallows, Willows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Further info: Sesia bembeciformis
 
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