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
phenology
The larva lives for two years.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Eusphecia pimplaeformis.
references
Garrevoet, Garrevoet & Özbek (2007a), Laštůvka & Laštůvka (2001a).