Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis is a moth of the family Sesiidae.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Sesiidae |
| Genus: | Chamaesphecia |
| Subgenus: | Chamaesphecia |
| Species: | C. tenthrediniformis
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| Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
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Distribution
editIt is found in Europe and the Near East.
Description
editIt strongly resembles Chamaesphecia empiformis, some sources classify both as one species. The length of the forewings is 6–10 mm. The moth flies from May to July depending on the location.
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Biology
editThe larvae feed on Euphorbia esula.
External links
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