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69.002 BF1980  -  Sphingidae -  Smerinthinae - Smerinthus ocellata - Eyed Hawk-moth Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >> . >>  Sphingidae
ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: When disturbed, unmistakable, large eye-spots in the centre of the pinkish hind wing. The moth also has a habit of swaying, this apparently has been proved to deter insectivorous birds.
Distribution:  A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common throughout Derbyshire. Has been recorded in all areas of the county but only common in the Trent valley and southern coal measures.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  -  On the wing May – July – Usually one generation. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 4 May 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 36-44mm Food Plant: Wild and cultivated willows and sallows
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
IMAGES BELOW:  Kings Newton & Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison© 

69.002 BF1980 - Eyed Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Smerinthus ocellata
Eyed Hawk-moth – Smerinthus ocellata
69.002 BF1980 - Eyed Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Smerinthus ocellata
Eyed Hawk-moth – Smerinthus ocellata
69.002 BF1980 - Eyed Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Smerinthus ocellata
Eyed Hawk-moth – Smerinthus ocellata
69.002 BF1980 - Eyed Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Smerinthus ocellata
Eyed Hawk-moth – Smerinthus ocellata
69.002 BF1980 - Eyed Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Smerinthus ocellata
Eyed Hawk-moth – Smerinthus ocellata
69.002 BF1980 - Eyed Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Smerinthus ocellata
69.002 BF1980 - Eyed Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Smerinthus ocellata
69.002 BF1980 - Eyed Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Smerinthus ocellata
69.002 BF1980 - Eyed Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Smerinthus ocellata
69.002 BF1980 - Eyed Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Smerinthus ocellata

 
 
1980-eyed-hawkmoth Eyed Hawk-moth - Kings Newton - Tony Davison©
 

Distribution Map for Smerinthus ocellata

derbyshiremoths.org © makes no guarantee of accuracy of data used in these maps and charts – they are presented to you with best endeavours and the data behind them updated periodically as time permits. Historic records are being discovered all the time. These will be assessed, so once they are all verified, they will be incorporated onto the map and charts.

Found 383 records
    ↳ 1 from After 2025
    ↳ 65 from 2020 - 2024
    ↳ 317 from Before 2020

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Monthly Records By Year: Smerinthus ocellata

Monthly Counts By Year: Smerinthus ocellata

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Smerinthus ocellata – 383 records available

Listed by Year - descending

TaxonSite NameTetradYearDateCount
Smerinthus ocellataBelperSK34N202530/04/20251
Smerinthus ocellataBelperSK34J202406/07/20242
Smerinthus ocellataupper cromford gardenSK25Y202409/07/20241
Smerinthus ocellataMatlock, DerbyshireSK26V202406/07/20241
Smerinthus ocellataFroggatt, Hope ValleySK27N202402/06/2024one
Smerinthus ocellataBirch ValeSK08I202414/06/20241
Smerinthus ocellataManor Farm LNRSK43X202417/05/20241
Smerinthus ocellataFindern, Derbyshire, DE65 6AZSK33A202423/06/20241
Smerinthus ocellataStonebroom.SK45E202427/05/20241
Smerinthus ocellataMidway, Derbys.SK32A202401/06/20241
Smerinthus ocellataMellorSJ98Z202415/05/20241
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202407/06/20243
Smerinthus ocellataBelper, DerbyshireSK34J202406/07/20242
Smerinthus ocellataupper cromford gardenSK25Y202408/07/20241
Smerinthus ocellataChaddesden, DerbySK33T202422/06/20241
Smerinthus ocellataSandiacre GardenSK43T202424/05/20241
Smerinthus ocellataupper cromford gardenSK25Y202415/05/20242
Smerinthus ocellataFindern, Derbyshire, DE65 6AZSK33A202414/06/20241
Smerinthus ocellataManor Farm & Norfolk Road Green Space, Long Eaton - S4SK53C202417/05/20241
Smerinthus ocellataMidway, Derbys.SK32A202411/06/20241
Smerinthus ocellataBelperSK34N202430/05/20241
Smerinthus ocellataMidway, Derbys.SK32A202417/05/20241
Smerinthus ocellataInkersall gardenSK47G202422/06/20241
Smerinthus ocellataLadycroft AveSK07S202304/06/20231
Smerinthus ocellataBelper GardenSK34P202309/06/20231
Smerinthus ocellataWensleydale Road, Long EatonSK43R202317/06/20231
Smerinthus ocellataBelperSK34U202324/05/20231
Smerinthus ocellataFindern GardenSK33A202319/06/20231
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202323/06/20231
Smerinthus ocellataBelperSK34N202324/05/20231
Smerinthus ocellataBuxton SK17, UKSK07S202303/06/20231
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202320/05/20231
Smerinthus ocellataBelperSK34U202312/06/20231
Smerinthus ocellataHathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F202217/06/20221
Smerinthus ocellataMickleover, Derby, UKSK33D202229/05/20221
Smerinthus ocellataSwadlincote DE12 8ER, UKSK21M202201/06/20221
Smerinthus ocellataGrindleford, UKSK27P202211/07/20221
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202206/06/20221
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202212/06/20221
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202207/07/20221
Smerinthus ocellataFindern, Derbyshire, DE65 6AZSK33A202202/05/20221
Smerinthus ocellataGrindleford, UKSK27P202231/05/20221
Smerinthus ocellataDerbySK34Q202224/06/20221
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202210/06/20221
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202215/06/20221
Smerinthus ocellataSK43W202109/07/20211
Smerinthus ocellata16 Briar Close, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V20212-Jun-211
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202104/06/20211
Smerinthus ocellataThe Hollies, Darley DaleSK26R202109/06/20211
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202120/07/20211
Smerinthus ocellataBreastonSK43L202110/06/20215
Smerinthus ocellataMidway, Derbys.SK32A202114/06/20211
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202102/06/20211
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202106/06/20211
Smerinthus ocellataMelbourne, DerbyshireSK32X202025/06/20201
Smerinthus ocellataFindern, Derbyshire, DE65 6AZSK33A202008/05/20201
Smerinthus ocellata294 Longhurst Lane, MellorSJ98Z202017-Jun-201
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202030/05/20201
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202024/06/20201
Smerinthus ocellataIlkestonSK44L202006/09/20201
Smerinthus ocellataThe Hollies, Darley DaleSK26R202009/06/20201
Smerinthus ocellata294 Longhurst Lane, MellorSJ98Z202018-Jun-201
Smerinthus ocellataThe Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N20209-Jun-201
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202025/05/20201
Smerinthus ocellataWoodland AveSK43R202019/06/20201
Smerinthus ocellataBirch ValeSK08I202022/06/20201
Smerinthus ocellataWelbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T201901/07/20191
Smerinthus ocellataHathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F201925/07/20191
Smerinthus ocellataBirch ValeSK08I201912/07/20191
Smerinthus ocellataFindern, Derbyshire, DE65 6AZSK33A201921/06/20191
Smerinthus ocellataLong Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X201914/06/20191
Smerinthus ocellataAshbourne DE6, UKSK14Y201919/08/20191
Smerinthus ocellata23 Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, DerbysSK43X201914/06/20191
Smerinthus ocellataPleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X201812/06/20181
Smerinthus ocellataPleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X201815/06/20181
Smerinthus ocellataWelbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T201827/05/20181
Smerinthus ocellataPleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X201802/06/20182
Smerinthus ocellataPleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X201715/06/20171
Smerinthus ocellataHome Garden, Pisley, DerbyshireSK46G201727/05/20171
Smerinthus ocellataPleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X201716/06/20172
Smerinthus ocellataPleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X201611/06/20163
Smerinthus ocellataWelbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T201604/06/20161
Smerinthus ocellataMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y201627/06/20161
Smerinthus ocellataBackgarden MarehaySK34Z201604/06/20161
Smerinthus ocellataHardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W201524/06/20151
Smerinthus ocellataHardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W201523/05/20151
Smerinthus ocellataBackgarden MarehaySK34Z201527/06/20151
Smerinthus ocellataGeary Lane, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22W201520/06/20151
Smerinthus ocellataGeary Lane, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22W201520/06/20151
Smerinthus ocellataDrakelow NR (Minton's Lagoon), Burton on TrentSK22F201527/06/20151
Smerinthus ocellataHardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W201505/06/20151
Smerinthus ocellataPleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X201428/06/20141
Smerinthus ocellataMelbourne (Whistlewood Common)SK32S201420/06/20141
Smerinthus ocellataPleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X201421/06/20141
Smerinthus ocellataPleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X201409/06/20141
Smerinthus ocellataMidway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A201420/06/20141
Smerinthus ocellataLang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R201325/06/20131
Smerinthus ocellataLang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R201311/07/20131
Smerinthus ocellataPleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X201313/06/20131
Smerinthus ocellataLang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R201326/06/20131

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