Sesia pimplaeformis Oberthür, 1872

on Populus, Salix

parasite

The larva bores in thick trunks. Pupation in the gallery, without a cocoon.

host plants

Salicaceae, oligophagous

Populus alba; Salix.

phenology

The larva lives for two years.

distribution within Europe

(PESI, 2018).

synonyms

Eusphecia pimplaeformis.

references

Garrevoet, Garrevoet & Özbek (2007a), Laštůvka & Laštůvka (2001a).