Pyropteron doryliformis, the dock clearwing or dock moth, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in south-west Europe, North Africa and Australasian realm.

The wingspan is about 20 mm.

The larvae feed on Rumex (dock). In 1997, it was introduced into Tasmania and subsequently monitored as a possible biological control against dock.[1]

Subspecies

  • Pyropteron doryliformis doryliformis
  • Pyropteron doryliformis icteropus (Zeller, 1847)

References

  1. ^ Docks (Rumex species) Control Guide 14 May 2008 Department of Primary Industries and Water


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyropteron_doryliformis
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