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Small Elephant Hawk-moth
Deilephila porcellus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphingidae: Macroglossinae
1992 / 69.017
Photo © Garry Barlow

Similar West Midlands Species
Elephant Hawk-moth
Deilephila elpenor
Forewing: 21-25mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

A fairly common species occurring across our region.

Found in a variety of grassland-type habitats.

Come readily to light.

Recorded in 101 (72%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1853.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
20/07/2024136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
17/07/2023139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
09/07/2023139SK14 - Ellastone/Stanton
09/07/2023136SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
08/07/2023137SO94 - Pershore
Further info: Deilephila porcellus
 
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