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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 61 (44%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
08/10/2023137SO75 - Bringsty & Broadwas
07/10/2023137SO86 - Droitwich Spa
29/09/2023136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
23/09/2023+36SO63 - Much Marcle & Aylton
21/09/2023137SO94 - Pershore
Further info: Agrius convolvuli
 
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