European Hornet Moth Sesia apiformis (Clerck, 1759) | Butterflies and Moths of North America

Family: Sesiidae

Subfamily: Sesiinae

Identification: Resembles the European hornet.

Wing Span: 3.4-4.4 cm

Life History:

Flight:

Caterpillar Hosts: Bark, roots and lower trunk of poplar trees

Adult Food:

Habitat:

Range: Introduced from Europe into new England before 1880. Records in North America from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Newfoundland, Canada.

Conservation:

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Management Needs:

Taxonomy Notes: None.

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