Pyropteron chrysidiforme

Pyropteron chrysidiforme, the fiery clearwing, is a moth of the family Sesiidae.

It is found in Europe, more specifically in Spain, Portugal, Majorca, southern England, Belgium, France, Corsica, Sardinia, Italy and southern Germany.

The moth flies from June to July depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Rumex species.

This article relating to the moth family Sesiidae is a stub.

Figs. 3 larvae after last moult 3a root of sorrel Rumex acetosa inhabited by the larva 3b pupa