Fiery clearwing moth  (Bembecia chrysidiformis)

Range

This moth is found throughout central and southern Europe. Britain marks the northern-most part of its range. Although it has been occasionally recorded along most of the south coast of the UK, and was formerly found in Essex, it is now restricted to the Kent coast.

Habitat

Warm, south-facing slopes are where the fiery clearwing moth lays its eggs, and where the adults feed on nectar bearing flowers. They have a habit of resting on bare ground during the day.

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