Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis
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.
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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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