Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-moth
Hemaris fuciformis
Uncommon
Description
Green, granular caterpillar with oblique pale lateral bands and a short red-tipped caudal horn.
Information
| Family | Sphingidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 5–6 cm |
| Hairiness | glabre |
| Observation period | June to August |
| Distribution | Much of Europe, localised and uncommon. In France, mainly in wooded areas with honeysuckle. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
Host plants
- Honeysuckle
- Bedstraw
Notes
The adult is often mistaken for a bumblebee due to its partially transparent wings and hovering flight.