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Synanthedon vespiformis, the yellow-legged clearwing, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in the Palearctic realm.
Yellow-legged Clearwing is distributed over the southern half of England, and was believed to be uncommon. In a recent survey to determine the status of all ...
(Linnaeus, 1761). Wingspan 18-20 mm. Another wasp-mimic, probably overlooked as a result. Distributed over the southern half of England, but nowhere common.

Synanthedon vespiformis

Synanthedon vespiformis, the yellow-legged clearwing, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in the Palearctic realm. The wingspan is 18–20 mm. The moth flies from April to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on oak, but... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Synanthedon vespiformis
Mar 6, 2023 ˇ The yellow-legged clearwing, Synanthedon vespiformis (Linnaeus, 1761), is a day flying, clearwing moth belonging to the family Sesiidae. Adults ...
Synanthedon vespiformis, the yellow-legged clearwing, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in the Palearctic ecozone.
Classification and research data for Synanthedon vespiformis, a species of moth in the family Sesiidae (clear-winged moths)..
Frons with extremely deep depressions distinctly wrinkled. Its central ridge ends distinctly prior to its rear angle and is enlarged at end, forming a T-shape ...
May 16, 2024 ˇ S. vespiformis is a medium-sized species (15–26 mm) that is easily be recognised from the clearly defined yellow bands on the abdomen, the large ...
The wingspan of the moth is 15-22 mm. The middle ribbon of the forewings is copper red, or at least bordered with copper red. Its.
Synanthedon vespiformis (Linnaeus, 1761) Yellow-legged Clearwing species. Accepted Name authority: UKSI. Establishment means: Native.