52.012 BF0374 - Yellow-legged Clearwing - Sesiidae - Synanthedon vespiformis

52.012 BF0374 - Sesiidae - Sessiinae - Synanthedon vespiformis - Yellow-legged Clearwing

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

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Macro >> Sesiidae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: Yellow and black bands along the abdomen and yellow legs.

Distribution: (Last record: 31/07/2024 at Crich ) - A rare and notable species in Derbyshire and a probable resident. Another wasp-mimic so probably overlooked. Easiest way to record is by the use of pheromone lures. Nationally Scarce B.

Flight Period: May / June / July / August / - On the wing May – August.

Forewing: 10-12mm

Food Plant: Usually on Pedunculate Oak, but also a wide range of other deciduous trees.
Males come readily to pheromone lures

Last Recorded Date: 31/07/2024

Last Recorded By: Jonathan Bradley

Last Recorded General Area: Crich

No First Date Information Recorded

Yellow-legged Clearwing – Synanthedon vespiformis – Anne Butler

Yellow-legged Clearwing – Synanthedon vespiformis

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