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1993 Silver-striped Hawk-moth (Hippotion celerio) (Linnaeus, 1758) - (Sphingidae / Macroglossinae)


Status: Migrant
Notes: Rare immigrant, southern Europe, appearing as a migrant on the south coast of Britain. Wingspan 72-80mm. Flies at dusk; August to October. Frequents open areas. Larva October, unable to over-winter in significant n umbers. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw, Greater Willowherb and Honeysuckle.

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