| 69.006 ~ 1976 ~ Privet Hawk-moth ~ Sphinx ligustri | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S,(C) Montgomeryshire Status A rare species with only four records for the county. The last one being taken at Castle Caereinion in 2006. Wingspan : M & F, 100-120mm. Confusion species Convolvulus Hawk-moth |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Open woodland, downland, hedgerows, gardens, fens and coastal scrub. Foodplant Wild and garden privet, ash and lilac. Lifestage data Overwinters, occasionally twice, as a pupa, up to a depth of 30cm. Larva July-September. |
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