69.006 Privet Hawk-moth

Sphinx ligustri

Privet Hawk-moth Sphinx ligustri

TQ4692 30/06/2020 ©Raymond Small

The Privet Hawk-moth has a wingspan up to 12cm making it the largest British resident hawk-moth. It flies in June and July. The huge green caterpillars usually seen in July and August feed on Privet, Ash, Lilac and Guelder-rose.

Privet Hawk-moth Sphinx ligustri

TQ4692 30/06/2020 ©Raymond Small

Privet Hawk-moth Sphinx ligustri

TQ4692 30/06/2020 ©Raymond Small

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