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Convolvulus Hawk-moth
Agrius convolvuli (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphingidae: Sphinginae
1972 / 69.004
Photo © Peter Hall,  Bringsty Common

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Forewing: 50-55mm
Flight: June - December (mostly Aug-Nov)
Foodplant:   Bindweeds and other Convolvulaceae
Red List:
GB status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A rare immigrant to the region in fluctuating numbers.

A nocturnal species, feeding at dusk on flowers like Petunia, tobacco plant, lilies and other tubular flowers. Many records are from gardens.

Recorded in 62 (44%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
23/10/2022136SO35 - Lyonshall & Pembridge
19/09/2022136SO55 - Bodenham & Pudlestone
16/09/2022136SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
16/09/2022137SO86 - Droitwich Spa
12/09/2022136SO36 - Titley & Birtley
Further info: Agrius convolvuli
 
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