Pyropteron chrysidiforme
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Pyropteron chrysidiforme | |
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Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Sesiidae |
Genus: | Pyropteron |
Subgenus: | Pyropteron |
Species: | P. chrysidiforme
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Pyropteron chrysidiforme (Esper, 1782)
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Pyropteron chrysidiforme, the fiery clearwing, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in Europe, more specifically in Spain, Portugal, Majorca, southern England, Belgium, France, Corsica, Sardinia, Italy and southern Germany.
The wingspan is 15–23 mm. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location.
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Figs. 3 larvae after last moult 3a root of sorrel Rumex acetosa inhabited by the larva 3b pupa
The larvae feed on Rumex species.
Subspecies
- Pyropteron chrysidiforme chrysidiforme
- Pyropteron chrysidiforme siculum Le Cerf, 1922
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