69.016 BF1991  -  Sphingidae - Deilephila elpenor - Elephant Hawk-moth - (Linnaeus, 1758) 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: An unmistakable hawk-moth. Very attractively marked with bright pink and olive green. The abdomen is particularly striking.
Distribution:  A resident species that is generally common and widespread throughout Derbyshire, especially in the southern Trent Valley area.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing May – August – sometimes fresh adults can be seen during late summer. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Forewing: 28-33mm Food Plant: Willowherbs and Bedstraws and Fuscia.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne – Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©

 

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