Sphingidae : Macroglossinae
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Elephant Hawk-moth
Deilephila elpenor

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1991 / 69.016

Davey, P., 2009: A frequent species across much of the British Isles, but local in northern Scotland, the larva feeding on willowherb (Epilobium spp.), balsam (Impatiens spp.), bedstraw (Galium spp.) and fuschia. In Dorset, this stunning moth is frequent across most habitat types apart from on Portland where it is rare, and rises to common in river and fen localities where great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum) grows in profusion.

Recorded in 42 (105%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2019)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 28-33mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Rosebay Willowherb, other willowherbs and bedstraws, Fuschia
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
06/10/201919SY98 Wareham
14/09/201919SZ07 Swanage
08/09/201919SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown
08/09/201919SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown
06/09/201919SY98 Wareham

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