Sphingidae : Macroglossinae
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Striped Hawk-moth
Hyles livornica
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Bedstraw Hawk-moth
Hyles gallii

(Rottemburg, 1775) 1987 / 69.014

A rare migrant to our Region.

Flies from dusk, visits nectar flowers and comes to light.

Verification Grade Comment: Photo required because of rarity

Recorded in 23 (16%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1870.
Last Recorded in 2021.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 34-38mm.
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Bedstraws, Rosebay Willowherb, madders, fuschias
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Nationally Rare / Immigrant
Former Status: Immigrant (Resident)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
13/08/20211VC36 - HerefordshireSO52
02/08/20211VC37 - WorcestershireSP06
30/07/20211VC40 - ShropshireSJ71
06/10/20191VC36 - HerefordshireSO62 -
05/08/20191VC37 - WorcestershireSO74

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