Broad-bordered Bee Hawkmoth
Common NameBroad-bordered Bee Hawkmoth
Scientific NameHemaris fuciformis
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorsyellowish-green, reddish-brown, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, forest clearings, meadows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantshoneysuckle, bedstraws, snowberry
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylehovering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. The larvae are green with a pale stripe and a horn at the rear, pupating in a cocoon spun near the ground or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for its transparent wings with broad reddish-brown borders, a yellowish-green thorax, reddish-brown abdominal bands, and a distinctive black and white tail tuft. Its bee-like appearance and hovering flight are key identifiers.
Description
This bee-mimicking hawkmoth has a furry, yellowish-green body with distinct reddish-brown bands on its abdomen and largely transparent wings bordered with reddish-brown. It features a prominent black and white tail tuft.
