White-barred Clearwing

Synanthedon spheciformis

Photo © Lukas Large

White-barred Clearwing

Synanthedon spheciformis

Photo © Lukas Large



Synanthedon spheciformis, the white-barred clearwing, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in Europe and Siberia.

The wingspan is 26–31 mm. The length of the forewings is 12–14 mm. The moth flies from May to June depending on the location.

The larvae feed on alder and birch. They bore the stem of their host plant.

Source: Wikipedia

Foodplants

The primary larval foodplants are Alder (Alnus glutinosa) and birches (Betula spp.).