Hornet Moth

    Sesia apiformis

    SesiidaeABH 52.002 B&F 370

    Known from a number of sites in Bath and one in Weston-super-Mare.  Likely to be under-recorded, but even so, undoubtedly a rare and local moth within the county.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Hornet Moth (Sesia apiformis) photographed in Somerset by Christopher Iles
    Hornet Moth (Sesia apiformis) photographed in Somerset by Christopher Iles
    Hornet Moth (Sesia apiformis) photographed in Somerset by Christopher Iles
    Hornet Moth (Sesia apiformis) photographed in Somerset by Paul Wilkins
    Hornet Moth (Sesia apiformis) photographed in Somerset by Christopher Iles