It cocoons for two to three weeks before emerging as an adult moth. The wingspan is 32–42 mm. This is a Lunar Hornet Moth, a species that 'mimics' a Hornet to assure its own survival against predators. One of several similar 'mimic' species, known as Clearwings, this is one of the largest, and presents a fearsome sight to the uninitiated. My lure arrived on the day I was heading up to our cottage in the Cotswolds so I hastily packed it and my other lures and traps and set-off. save hide report. The larvae feed on willows. In July 2020 a new lure (lun) became available and records have increased dramatically. Up until 2020, adults were rarely recorded as no pheromone lure was available. Best looked for in July, as the adults emerge and rest low down on the trunks of the foodplants, sallow and willow (Salix spp.). Lunar Hornet Moth: Sesia bembeciformis (Hübner, 1806) 371 / 52.003: Norfolk status Local. Close. best. Lunar Hornet Moth I've always been fascinated by moths, and a number of years ago now, I bought myself a light trap for my garden so I could trap and record them. Martin phoned me on Friday, with the news that the pheromone for Lunar Hornet Moth was out, and I jumped straight online to purchase it from Anglian Lepidopterist. Lunar hornet moth wrist watch Lunar Hornet Moth Sesia bembeciformis emerging from willow in garden, Abbotskerswell, Devon, UK. Lunar Hornet Moth Sesia bembeciformis (Hübner, [1806]) Wingspan 32-42 mm. 13.7k . The length of the forewings is 15–19 mm. Habitats where the foodplant occurs. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Usually emerging in the morning, the moth hangs and rests through the day to allow its wings to inflate with blood before it flies off at night to seek a mate. This is a Lunar Hornet Moth, a species that 'mimics' a Hornet to assure its own survival against predators. 198 comments. 99% Upvoted. share. The luna moth molts about five times for three to four weeks until it is about 2.5 inches long. Posted by 21 days ago. Lunar Hornet Moth - 11th July I had long wanted to see one, or both, of Lunar Hornet Moth or Hornet Moth and so when the new LUN pheromone lure became available I was keen to try it having heard reports that it was very effective. Similar to Hornet Moth, but smaller with black head and shoulders. The lure they call the 'game-changer' has just been released. Since then, my effort mothing has varied and I have been a dedicated moth-er, part time moth-er, sometimes moth-er, occasional moth-er, and anywhere in between. Lunar hornet moth - Sesia bembeciformis. Female attracting male to mate in early morning by emitting a pheromone. Sesia bembeciformis, the lunar hornet moth, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in Europe. Today ended years of longing to see this species. Lunar Hornet Moth Lunar Hornet Moth - River Otter. 1. Illustration from John Curtis's British Entomology Volume 5, depicting Sesia apiformis and Sesia bembeciformis. Sort by. At this time, it begins spinning a silken cocoon wrapped in a leaf. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.

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