Sesiidae
55a0179 –
2626.3 Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
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Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Euphorbiaceae . Host genera: NULL. Notes: NULL. (Shropshire & Douglas 2025) |
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- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
tenthrediniformis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) (Sphinx) - MONA 1983: [NEW]taediiformis (Freyer, 1836) (Sesia) |
| Taxonomic Notes: |
Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) was introduced from Europe into the USA in 1975 and into Canada in 1971-1974 for biocontrol of Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula); its current population status is uncertain, Harris 1984:163-165 & Winston et al. 2014. |
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| References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.) |
- Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced.
- Harris, P., 1984, . Euphorbia esula-virgata complex, Leafy Spurge and E. cyparissias L., Cypress Spurge (Euphorbiaceae). in J.S. Kelleher J.S. & M.A. Hulme, Biological Control Programmes Against Insects and Weeds in Canada 1969-1980, p. 1-410.
- Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online)
- Species Page at iNaturalist
- Winston, R.L., M. Schwarzländer, H.L. Hinz, M.D. Day, M.J.W. Cock, M.H. Julien, 2014. Biological Control of Weeds: A World Catalogue of Agents and Their Target Weeds. USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team, 5: 1-838.
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