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Hornet Moth or Hornet Clearwing, Hornissen-Glasflügler
Aegeria apiformis or Sesia apiformis
47.9497, 16.2292
Field Notes
Description:
about 4- 5 cm long hornetlike/ wasplike insect
the caterpillars eat the wood and radix of Populus tremula or Populus nigra and Salix caprea
Habitat:
meadow, in mideurope they are said to be common, but it was the first one I ever saw.
Notes:
:D I´m sooo glad! A glas winged butterfly - too bad I didn´t get a better shot, I was afraid it was a hornet, and on a hot day they could be aggressive
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 23, 2011
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