Hemaris fuciformis


Hemaris fuciformis, known as the broad-bordered bee hawk-moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is found in North Africa, Europe and central and eastern Asia.

Description

The wingspan is. The moth flies from April to September depending on the location.
Hemaris fuciformis larvae.jpg|Figs, 3, 3a larvae after last moult 3b larva just before pupation 3c pupa
The larvae feed on honeysuckle and Galium species.

Subspecies

  • Hemaris fuciformis fuciformis
  • Hemaris fuciformis pseudodentata Dubatolov, 2003