| 69.001 ~ 1979 ~ Lime Hawk-moth ~ Mimas tiliae | ||
|
UK Status Resident. Common S,C, Montgomeryshire Status A fairly uncommon species, but can be locally common where there is abundant foodplant. It has mainly been recorded from eastern half of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 70-80mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Can occur anywhere the foodplant grows. Foodplant Lime, elm, cherry, downy and silver birch. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa just below the soil, it has also been found pupating in the cracks of bark on the tree. Larva late June-mid September. |
|
| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 5th May 2008, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 16th May 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by DB, 5th May 2011, Middletown |
 Photo by PRW, 4th Sept 2014, Commins Coch Final instar reared from eggs |
 Photo by PRW, 8th Sept 2014, Commins Coch Larva just before pupates |
|