52.014 BF0382 - Six-belted Clearwing - Sesiidae - Bembecia ichneumoniformis

52.014 BF0382 - Sessiidae - Sessiinae - Bembecia ichneumoniformis - Six-belted Clearwing

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Macro >> Sessiidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: There are six yellow bands around the abdomen with orange markings on the forewing which help to identify this from other clearwings.

Distribution: (Last record: 13/07/2024 at Pleasley Pit CP ) - A rare and notable species in Derbyshire, with scattered local populations. A probable resident, first recorded in 1986. Increase in records since, from scattered areas of the county. Pheromone lures attracted 31 individuals at West Hallam Ash Tip and a further 12 individuals at Hoe Grange Quarry on 7th July 2021. Clearwings are extremely difficult to find without the use of Pheromone lures so presumably are well overlooked.

Flight Period: June / July / August / - On the wing June- August. One generation – can be obtained using seep nets.

Forewing: 9-12mm

Food Plant: Common Bird’s-foot-trefoil and Kidney Vetch.
Comes readily to Pheromone Lure

Last Recorded Date: 13/07/2024

Last Recorded By: Derek Whiteley

Last Recorded General Area: Pleasley Pit CP

No First Date Information Recorded

Six-belted Clearwing – Bembecia ichneumoniformis

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