Sesiidae: Sesiinae

0375 (ABH52.006) White-barred Clearwing Synanthedon spheciformis, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR04045

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

This is a relatively large and dark species.

 

Overwinters as a larva at least twice.

 

Pheromone attractants: tip.

 

Moth activity times: 9:30-18:00, peak 11:00-16:00.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Forewing length: 12-14mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Flying: One generation, May-July
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Heathland, Alder groves, woodland edges, streamsides etc.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.


Nationally Scarce B

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
white, pink, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5