52.014 BF0382 – Six-belted Clearwing – Sesiidae – Bembecia ichneumoniformis
Six-belted Clearwing – Sesiidae – Sesiinae – Bembecia ichneumonifromis – colour code •
STATUS – Last recorded August 2023 – Pleasley Tip – 32 to Pheromone lure – A rare and notable species in Derbyshire, with scattered local populations. A probable resident, first recorded in 1986. Increase in records since, from scattered areas of the county. Pheromone lures attracted 31 individuals at West Hallam Ash Tip and a further 12 individuals at Hoe Grange Quarry on 7th July 2021. Clearwings are extremely difficult to find without the use of Pheromone lures so presumably are well overlooked.
ID POINTERS – There are six yellow bands around the abdomen with orange markings on the forewing which help to identify this from other clearwings.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June- August.
IMAGES – Six-belted Clearwing – Image by kind permission of Bill Grange© Melanie Penson© via Ken Orpe
Six-belted Clearwing – Image by kind permission of Mr. Bill Grange
