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69.004 ~ 1972 ~ Convolvulus Hawk-moth ~ Agrius convolvuli
UK Status

Migrant. Scattered records

Montgomeryshire Status

A rare visitor. One at Llandyssil in 2020 was preceded by a dead specimen in 2000 that was handed into the MWT office (Casual Records Source :BIS)

Wingspan :  M & F, 94-120mm.

Confusion species

Privet Hawk-moth.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)

Habitat

It can be found anywhere.

Foodplant

Field bindweed and hedge bindweed.

Lifestage data

Unable to overwinter in this country. Larva can occasionally be found. Pupates underground.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by MEG, 21st Aug 2020, Llandyssil

Photo by MEG, 21st Aug 2020, Llandyssil

Photo by PRW, 11th Sept 2023, Commins Coch