Summary
Hemaris fuciformis, known as the broad-bordered bee hawk-moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae.
Tags
harmless
Scientific classification
Distribution
It is found in North Africa, Europe (except northern Scandinavia) and central and eastern Asia.
Description
The wingspan is 38 - 48 mm. The moth flies from April to September depending on the location. Hemaris fuciformis larvae.jpg|Figs, 3, 3a larvae after last moult 3b larva just before pupation 3c pupa The larvae feed on honeysuckle and Galium species.
Similar species
Compared to H. tityus, H. fuciformis has a much broader marginal band to the wings, and the forewing's discal cell is longitudinally divided by a fold.