Sphingidae : Macroglossinae
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Bedstraw Hawk-moth
Hyles gallii
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Striped Hawk-moth
Hyles livornica

(Esper, 1779) 1990 / 69.015

Davey, P., 2009: A strongly migratory species headquartered south of 35°N that appears infrequently in southern England and rarely elsewhere, the larva is polyphagous on herbaceous plants. The Striped Hawk does not appear to be able to survive the UK winter in any stage.

In Dorset, the moth is an irregular visitor that can appear at any time between February and September. Favoured years have included 1904, 1906, 1931, 1943, 1945, 1985, 1992, 1996, 2003 and 2006. Painted Lady butterflies... Read More

Recorded in 26 (65%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1949.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 33-42mm
Flight: April - October
Foodplant:   Many plants (Willowherb and Bedstraw)
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
05/09/202319SY66 Portland Bill
03/09/202319SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown
18/08/202319SY49 Bridport
17/07/202319SY66 Portland Bill
24/05/202319SY67 Portland / Weymouth

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