About Synanthedon spheciformis (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775
Synanthedon spheciformis, commonly known as the white-barred clearwing, is a moth species that belongs to the family Sesiidae. This species can be found in Europe and Siberia. It has a wingspan ranging from 26 to 31 mm, and the length of its forewings measures between 12 and 14 mm. Depending on the location, adult moths of Synanthedon spheciformis fly from May to June. The larvae of this moth feed on alder and birch, and they bore into the stems of their host plants.
