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BugFiles Pictures: Hornet Moth (Sesia apiformis), 0 by Rick_Cullen

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Subject: Hornet Moth (Sesia apiformis)

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Photo of Hornet Moth (<i>Sesia apiformis</i>)
Rick_Cullen wrote:
Hornet Moth (Sesia apiformis)

We initially assumed it was a wasp or hornet ... but were confused since it did not appear to be aggressive. We checked with the "Newfoundland Insectarium" in Pasadena, NL and confirmed the species.