Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis

Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Sesiidae
Genus:	Chamaesphecia
Species:	C. tenthrediniformis
Binomial name
Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775

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.

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.

External links

• Vlindernet (Dutch)
• waarneming.nl (Dutch)
• Lepidoptera of Belgium