UK Status
Resident. Nat. Scarce B S,EC.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A 'Nationally Scarce B' species. A rare and very
local species that's only been recorded twice in the county. It hasn't
been recorded since 1970 (only limited recorder information available).
Probably extinct.
Wingspan : M & F, 46-52mm.
Confusion
species
Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth and Humming-bird Hawk-moth. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Rides and clearings in woodland and heathland..
Foodplant
Mainly wild honeysuckle, but also cultivated honeysuckle and snowberry.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa just below the soil. Larva late June-August. |
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