Short communication, Note

https://doi.org/10.20302/NC.2026.35.10

New distribution data of the broad–bordered bee hawk moth Hemaris fuciformis (Linnaeus, 1758) in Croatia

Lovro Turkalj orcid.org/0009-0008-5613-8873 ; Oikon Ltd. – Institute of Applied Ecology, 10020 Zagreb, Croatia *
Josip Nikolić orcid.org/0009-0005-8932-5606 ; Oikon Ltd. – Institute of Applied Ecology, 10020 Zagreb, Croatia

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

Based on the known available records of Croatia’s hawk moths, including more recent observations, this short communication provides an updated contribution to the known distribution of the broad-bordered bee hawk-moth in Croatia. Individuals of the species were recorded in the areas of Strmendolac and Vinine, Split-Dalmatia County. These observations confirm additional southern localities for the species in Croatia, beyond Makarska. Given the limited number of observations, a wider distribution of the species can be expected in the southern parts of the Mediterranean biogeographical region of Croatia.

Keywords

hawk moth; Hemaris; Sphingidae; Croatia

Hrčak ID:

344457

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/344457

Publication date:

30.6.2026.

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