Hornet Moth (Sesia apiformis) - Cambs Moths - The macro and micro moths of Cambridgeshire VC29.

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Hornet Moth

Sesia apiformis

(Clerck, 1759)

370 / 52.002

Recorded in 13 (35%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1972.
Last Recorded in 2022.
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Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area or Nature Reserve
11/10/2022	+	29	TL44 - Fowlmere/Sawston
17/07/2022	1	29	TL45 - Cambridge
17/07/2022	1	29	TL45 - Cambridge
16/07/2022	+	29	TL57 - Wicken Fen
16/07/2022	+	29	TL57 - Wicken Fen

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Forewing:	17-21mm.
Flight:	Mid June-July (Aug)
Foodplant:	Black-poplar, Aspen, other poplars
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Former Status:	Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

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