UK Status
Migrant. Scattered records
Montgomeryshire
Status
A rare visitor. Just three records exist for the county, the last one being taken in Welshpool in 2006.
Wingspan : M & F, 78-90mm.
Confusion
species
Bedstraw Hawk-moth, Spurge Hawk-moth and Silver-striped Hawk-moth. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Open warm sites, especially on the coast and in gardens.
Foodplant
Willowherbs, hedge bedstraw, snapdragon, fuchsia, sorrels and docks.
Lifestage data
Unable to overwinter in this country. Larva June-July and September-October. |
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