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See more photos and discover some amazing facts about Britain's Hawk-Moths with this
booklet - click here
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Latin name: Hemaris fuciformis
Size: Wingspan approx. 50 - 55mm
Distribution: Mainly found in southern and central England.
Months seen: May to July.
Habitat: Woodland rides, hedgerows and gardens.
Food: Nectar. The caterpillars feed on honeysuckle.
Special features: The Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-Moth is a diurnal (day and
night flying) moth. As the name suggests it has the appearance of a bumble bee,
right down to the clear wings and furry body.
When it first emerges from its pupa, the wings of the Broad-Bordered Bee Hawk-Moth
are actually covered in scales. After the first flight many of them drop off
leaving the clear patches.
The name 'broad-bordered' refers to the dark coloured band or 'belt' around the
abdomen. There is a similar looking species which has a narrow band, called
(unsurprisingly) the 'Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-Moth.
UK Safari Moth Section
Hawk-Moths of the British Isles in the Nature
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