Hornet Moth

Sesia apiformis

I thought it was a hornet..hard to believe it's a moth!

by Todd_Boland Jul 25, 2006 7:01 PM

We initially assumed it was a wasp or hornet ... but were confused since it did not appear to be aggressive. We checked with the "Newfoundland Insectarium" in Pasadena, NL and confirmed the species.

by Rick_Cullen Aug 1, 2012 7:06 AM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Sesiidae

Genus

Sesia

Species

apiformis

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