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Lunar Hornet Moth
Sesia bembeciformis
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Hornet Moth
Sesia apiformis

(Clerck, 1759) 370 / 52.002

Norfolk status
As large as a true Hornet, but yellower and lacks the wasp-waist. Similar to Lunar Hornet Moth, but larger with yellow head and shoulders.

Overwinters two or three times as a larva in open woodland, parks and poplar plantations.

Considered a common and widespred species in Norfolk. Searching by looking for exit holes and old cocoons can be done any time of the year. Adults can be found at rest on Poplar trunks after emergence, usually early morning, on cool, cloudy days. (7am - 8.30am)

Pheromone attractants: HOR or API
Pheromone activity times: 7:30-10:30.
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Hornet Moth: Yellow head and shoulders
Lunar Hornet Moth: Black head and shoulders

Recorded in 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
20/09/2024627TG22Sloley / Worstead
01/08/2024427TM19Tacolneston
27/07/2024227TM19Ashwellthorpe
27/06/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
25/06/2024128TF83North Creake
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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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