(Bembecia ichneumoniformis) - Copyright: NatureEyes/Kim Aaen


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Order number: KAa03939

Scientific name: Bembecia ichneumoniformis

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Description: The six-belted clearwing has a wingspan of 15-21 mm. This species inhabits calcareous soils including chalk downland, quarries and sea-cliffs. The larval foodplants are bird´s-foot trefoil (Lotus) or kidney vetch Anthyllis vulneraria). The day-flying adults can be seen between June and August.

Geographic location: Birkesig, Djursland, Østjylland, Denmark

Time of year (day/month): 13/7

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