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1986 Spurge Hawk-moth (Hyles euphorbiae) (Linnaeus, 1758) - (Sphingidae / Macroglossinae)


Status: Migrant
Notes: Very rare immigrant, southern Europe, appearing as a migrant on the south coast of Britain. Wingspan 64-77mm. Nocturnal; May to October. Frequents sand-dunes, sand-hills and hillsides. Larva - no evidence of breeding in the UK. Larva feeds on Wood Spurge.

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