Sesiidae : Sesiinae
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Hornet Moth
Sesia apiformis
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Lunar Hornet Moth
Sesia bembeciformis

(Hübner, 1806) 371 / 52.003

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 July to 20 July - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 18 (82%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/07/2024230TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
28/06/2023230TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
26/06/2023130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
25/06/2023230TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
25/06/2023130SP94 - Cranfield, Marston Moretaine
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Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Sallows, Willows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
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