Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Sesiidae |
| Genus: | Chamaesphecia |
| Subgenus: | Chamaesphecia |
| Species: | C. tenthrediniformis
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| Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
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Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis is a moth of the family Sesiidae.
Distribution
[edit]It is found in Europe and the Near East.
Description
[edit]It strongly resembles Chamaesphecia empiformis, some sources classify both as one species. The length of the forewings is 6–10 mm. The moth flies from May to July depending on the location.
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Biology
[edit]The larvae feed on Euphorbia esula.
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