Chamaesphecia empiformis is a moth of the family Sesiidae.
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Sesiidae |
Genus: | Chamaesphecia |
Subgenus: | Chamaesphecia |
Species: | C. empiformis
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Binomial name | |
Chamaesphecia empiformis (Esper, 1783)
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Distribution edit
It is found in Europe.
Description edit
It strongly resembles Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis, some sources classify both as one species.
The length of the forewings is 6–10 mm. The moth flies from May to August depending on the location.
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Biology edit
The larvae feed on cypress spurge.
External links edit
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