Dusky Clearwing

Paranthrene tabaniformis
Family

Sesiidae

Species Codes

B&F 372 RES 52.004

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Species Account

Was considered lost to Kent until a specimen was seen in Ashford in May 2024, the first record for 50 years, with another seen in Sellindge in July. The Ashford specimen had originally been submitted to the Asian Hornet watch, being mistakenly identified as that species. 

Record Verification

Grade 1 adults are generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species, but records outside documented range or flight period may require photos.

Distribution Map

The map below shows all records of Dusky Clearwing (Paranthrene tabaniformis) in the Kent database. If you've got a dot to add, please submit your records to us. Use the control below to filter by time span:

Phenology

The graph below shows at which time of the year Dusky Clearwing (Paranthrene tabaniformis) can be expected to be recorded in Kent. Use the controls below to filter by VC and time span:

Reporting Rate

The graph below shows how the number of records of Dusky Clearwing (Paranthrene tabaniformis) submitted each year has changed over time. Use the control below to filter by VC:

Photo Gallery

Below is a selection of Dusky Clearwing (Paranthrene tabaniformis) images from Kent. If you would like to contribute any photographs, please email mothsinkent@gmail.com. Click on a photo if you would like to see it larger.

External Links

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