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Lunar Hornet Moth
Sesia bembeciformis (H?bner, 1806)
Sesiidae: Sesiinae
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Photo © Adam Bassett,  Marlow Bottom, 09/07/2021

Similar Upper Thames Species
Hornet Moth
Sesia apiformis
Foodplant:   Sallows, willows.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

This species was not well-recorded historically in the region, but the use of the specific pheromone lure (only very recently developed) suggests that it is widespread.

Recorded in 39 (50%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
16/07/2022122SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
15/07/2022124TQ09 - Chorleywood, Chalfont St Peter
13/07/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
12/07/2022422SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
11/07/2022124SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
Further info: Sesia bembeciformis
 
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