Synanthedon myopaeformis

Synanthedon myopaeformis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sesiidae
Genus: Synanthedon
Species: S. myopaeformis
Binomial name
Synanthedon myopaeformis
Borkhausen, 1789

The Red-belted Clearwing (Synanthedon myopaeformis) is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in Europe, the Near East and North Africa.

The wingspan is 18-26 mm. The length of the forewings is 9-11 mm. The moth flies from May to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Apple, but also Wild Cherry, Pear and Crataegus.

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