52.002 BF0370 – Hornet Moth – Sesiidae – Sesia apiformis
Hornet Moth – Sesiidae – Sessiinae – Sesia apiformis – colour code – •
STATUS – Rumours of this species being active (possibly larval exit holes) at Hilton GP, September 2007, in the south of the county, but no confirmed records or photographs of adult moths. So the species remains as – Rare and no acceptable records this century.
ID POINTERS – Similar to Lunar Hornet Moth, but told apart by yellow head and tegulae
FLIGHT PERIOD – June – July
IMAGES – NO IMAGES
