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