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1984 Humming-bird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) (Linnaeus, 1758) - (Sphingidae / Macroglossinae)


Status: Migrant
Notes: A migrant that appears annually in varying numbers - particularly abundant in 2003. Has been recorded in winter, and is known to hibernate, and therefore spring records may refer to overwintering individuals rather than new immigrants. Mainly diurnal, visiting Aubrieta, Buddleia, viper's bugloss Echium vulgare, red valerian Centranthus ruber, cultivated honeysuckle Lonicera spp., catmint Nepeta, Petunia, Jasmine and Pulmonaria.

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