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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 2017.
(Data up to end 2019)
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 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
26/06/201719ST40 Beaminster
12/06/201619SY69 Dorchester / Sydling
18/12/201529SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown
31/08/201519SY67 Portland / Weymouth
31/08/201519SY67 Portland / Weymouth

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