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Broad-Bordered Bee Hawkmoth Oud Heverlee, Belgium (Aug, 2013).<br /> Moth with 40-45 mm wingspan. Body ocher color with a dark red abdominal band. Last part of the abdomen extended with bird-tail like shape, fluffy wit black and cream. The wings are transparent with red in the borders. Belgium,Broad-bordered bee hawk-moth,Butterflies,Geotagged,Hemaris fuciformis,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Broad-Bordered Bee Hawkmoth

Oud Heverlee, Belgium (Aug, 2013).
Moth with 40-45 mm wingspan. Body ocher color with a dark red abdominal band. Last part of the abdomen extended with bird-tail like shape, fluffy wit black and cream. The wings are transparent with red in the borders.

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The Broad-bordered bee hawk-moth

''Hemaris fuciformis'', known as the broad-bordered bee hawk-moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in North Africa, Europe and Central and Eastern Asia. The wingspan is 38–48 millimetres . The moth flies from April to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on honeysuckle and ''Galium'' species.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Jul 27, 2016. Captured Aug 4, 2013 17:22 in Dorpsstraat 59, 3050 Oud-Heverlee, Belgium.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 10/10000s
  • ISO450
  • 300mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.