To the distribution of Chamaesphecia (Scopulosphecia) schmidtiiformis (Freyer, 1836) (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) on the Crimean Peninsula (Russia)

The morphology and distribution of Chamaesphecia (Scopulosphecia) schmidtiiformis (Freyer, 1836) on the Crimean Peninsula are described and illustrated. All collected specimens were bred from larvae or pupae. The use of artificial sex pheromones did not yield positive results. This species is found in two administrative-territorial units of the Crimean Peninsula, namely the Republic of Crimea and the Federal City of Sevastopol’. The authors found Ch. (S.) schmidtiiformis in 22 localities, including those noted in literature and Internet resources. This species is recorded for the Federal City of Sevastopol’ for the first time.