About Synanthedon andrenaeformis (Laspeyres, 1801)
Synanthedon andrenaeformis, commonly known as the orange-tailed clearwing, is a species of moth belonging to the family Sesiidae. This moth is found across most of Europe, and also occurs in the Near East. It has a wingspan measuring 18 to 22 millimeters. In western Europe, adult moths are active and on wing from May to June. The larvae bore into the stems of their host plants, which are wayfaring tree (Viburnum lantana) and guelder tree (Viburnum opulus). Larvae of this species live for two years or longer.
