Hornet Moth (Sesia apiformis) - Upper Thames Moths


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Hornet Moth
Sesia apiformis (Clerck, 1759)
Sesiidae : Sesiinae

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Photo © Dave Wilton, Ludgershall 2012

Similar Upper Thames Species
Lunar Hornet Moth Sesia bembeciformis

Foodplant:	Black-poplar, Aspen, other poplars
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Former Status:	Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

Locally widespread in the region, in open situations.

Recorded in 39 (28%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
26/07/2022	1	24	SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
16/07/2022	1	22	SU59 - Abingdon(E), Didcot(N), Culham
04/07/2022	1	24	SP72 - Winslow, Claydons, Finemere
18/06/2022	1	23	SP31 - Charlbury, Witney (N)
17/06/2022	+	23	SP52 - Ardley, Bicester

Further info: Sesia apiformis

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Lepiforum.de		Upper Thames Moths (Full)