Bembecia ichneumoniformis (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) (Family Sesiidae)

Forewing Length: 9-11mm;
Wingspan: 15-21mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? July - May ? May - August
(Earliest: 3.8)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)
(Oligophagous Root Borer)

Lotus corniculatus

Vicia sativa
Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Braconidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Bembecia ichneumoniformis
Bembecia ichneumoniformis
Lepiforum: Bembecia ichneumoniformis
Plant Parasites of Europe: Bembecia ichneumoniformis


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