| 69.009 ~ 1983 ~ Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-moth ~ Hemaris fuciformis | ||
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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
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  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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