Synanthedon vespiformis

Synanthedon vespiformis, the yellow-legged clearwing, is a moth of the family Sesiidae.

It is found in the Palearctic realm.

The moth flies from April to September depending on the location.

The larvae feed on oak, but also species from the genera Populus, Aesculus and Salix.

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

Figs. 5 larvae after last moult 5a, 5b pieces of oak ( Quercus ) bark ravaged by the larva