Sesia tibialis explained

Sesia tibialis, the American hornet moth, poplar clearwing borer or cottonwood crown borer, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is known from North America, including British Columbia, Colorado, Utah, Michigan, Montana, Washington, California and Arizona.[1]

Adults resemble hornets.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://bugguide.net/node/view/160324 Bug Guide
  2. http://imfc.cfl.scf.rncan.gc.ca/insecte-insect-eng.asp?geID=11759&ind=C Insects and diseases of Canada's forests