Hemaris fuciformis

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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 (except northern Scandinavia) and central and eastern Asia.

Description

The wingspan is 38 - 48 mm. 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

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