Synanthedon scoliaeformis, the Welsh clearwing, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found from almost all of Europe (except the Netherlands, Portugal and the western part of the Balkan Peninsula),Fauna Europaea east through Russia to Japan.
The wingspan is 30–36 mm.UKmoths
The larvae feed on Betula pubescens and Betula pendula.Synanthedon at funet They bore into mature trees and feed on the bark within.
Subspecies Synanthedon scoliaeformis scoliaeformis Synanthedon scoliaeformis japonica Špatenka & Arita, 1992
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