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Oleander Hawk-moth
Daphnis nerii (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphingidae: Macroglossinae
1985 / 69.011
Photo © Steve Jones,  Hvar, Croatia, 7/10/2019

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 48-51mm
Flight: August - October.
Foodplant:   Oleander and Lesser Periwinkle
Red List:
GB status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

A rare migrant to our region. Last seen in Staffordshire in 1886 and in Herefordshire in 1995.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 3 (2%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1888.
Last Recorded in 1995.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
13/10/1995136SO34 - Moccas & Eardisley
1896+39SJ84 - Newcastle/Potteries
1888+39SK22 - Burton-on-Trent
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