Bembecia sirphiformis
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Bembecia sirphiformis (Lucas, 1849)[1]
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Bembecia sirphiformis is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in France, Spain, Portugal and Italy.[2] It is also found in North Africa.[3]
The wingspan is 26–27 mm.
The larvae feed on Astragalus monspessulanus, Astragalus granatensis, Colutea arborescens and Acanthyllis armata.[4]
References
- ^ Checklist of the Sesiidae of the World
- ^ Fauna Europaea
- ^ Lepiforum.de
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Bembecia Hübner, [1819]". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved December 8, 2017.