Sphingidae

69.009 Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-moth Hemaris fuciformis (Linnaeus, 1758)

Notable B

Similar species:

Forewing: 20 to 24mm

Habitats: Heathland, open woodland, woodland clearings, rides and margins.

Habits: It nectars at Bugle, louseworts, Yellow Rattle, Ragged Robin, Honeysuckle, Rhododendron, Viper's Bugloss and other species.

Foodplant: The larva feeds mainly on Wild Honeysuckle. It has also been recorded on Snowberry and cultivated honeysuckles. It pupates just below the soil surface or in leaf litter.