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Elephant Hawk-moth
Deilephila elpenor
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Small Elephant Hawk-moth
Deilephila porcellus
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1992 / 69.017

A fairly common species occurring across our region.

Found in a variety of grassland-type habitats.

Come readily to light.

Recorded in 99 (71%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1853.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 21-25mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
19/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
19/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
18/07/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
16/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ41
16/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO62

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