Chamaesphecia empiformis

Chamaesphecia empiformis
Chamaesphecia empiformis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sesiidae
Genus: Chamaesphecia
Species: C. empiformis
Binomial name
Chamaesphecia empiformis
Esper, 1783

Chamaesphecia empiformis is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in Europe. It strongly resembles Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis, some sources classify both as one species.

Chamaesphecia empiformis on a pheromone trap

The length of the forewings is 6-10 mm. The moth flies from May to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Cypress Spurge.

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