Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis
Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis 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. tenthrediniformis |
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| Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) | |
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Distribution
It is found in Europe and the Near East.
Description
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.
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Biology
The larvae feed on Euphorbia esula.
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