The hornet moth or hornet clearwing is a large moth native to Europe and the Middle East and has been introduced to North America. Its protective coloration is an example of Batesian mimicry, as its similarity to a hornet makes it unappealing to predators. The hornet moth has been linked to the large dieback of poplar trees across Europe because its larvae bore into the trunk of the tree before re-emerging as adults.
Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Uploaded Jun 26, 2019. Captured Jun 22, 2019 11:00 in Vreugderijkerweg 11, 8042 PT Zwolle, Netherlands.
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