Sphingidae : Macroglossinae
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Photo © Patrick Clement,  Martin Down, Hampshire. June 6th 2004.

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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 101 (72%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1853.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
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 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
17/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
09/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO52
09/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK14
08/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO94
07/07/20232VC36 - HerefordshireSO25

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