Clearwing moths
Scientific name: Sesiidae
Clearwing moths
Scientific name: Sesiidae
Description
The Sesiidae family, comprises a unique group of insects that masterfully masquerades as wasps or bees. This remarkable mimicry serves as a survival strategy, deterring predators by exploiting their fear of stinging insects. Contrary to what one might think, these moths are harmless, lacking stingers and the ability to bite. Their transparent wings, which give them their common name, further aid in camouflage, not just in hiding from predators but also misleading humans into mistaking them for their hymenopteran doppelgangers. This mimicry extends to their behavior as they often mimic the buzzing flight patterns of their models, adding to the illusion of danger where none exists.
Species of Clearwing moths
Scientific Classification
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