Kingdom Animalia Family Sesiidae Scientific name Pyropteron chrysidiforme Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Pyropteron Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Pyropteron, Butterflies and moths, Bembecia, Bembecia ichneumoniformis, Chamaesphecia | ||
Pyropteron chrysidiforme, the fiery clearwing, is a moth of the Sesiidae family. It is found in Europe, more specifically in Spain, Portugal, Majorca, southern England, Belgium, France, Corsica, Sardinia, Italy and southern Germany.
The wingspan is 15–23 mm. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Rumex species.
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