52.012 BF0374 – Yellow-legged Clearwing – Sesiidae – Synanthedon vespiformis
Yellow-legged Clearwing – Sesiidae – Sesiinae – Synanthedon vespiformis – colour code •
STATUS – Latest records are of a single specimens to VES Lure at Glossop July 2023, Sandiacre 16th August 2023 and a male to lure at West Hallam 11th July 2023. A rare and notable species in Derbyshire and a probable resident. Another wasp-mimic so probably overlooked.
ID POINTERS – Yellow and black bands along the abdomen and yellow legs
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – July
IMAGES – Anne Butler© – To VES Lure -Sandiacre – 18th August 2023
