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  Immature stages

Similar Norfolk Species: None
Lime Hawk-moth
1979 Mimas tiliae
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Norfolk status
Woodland and suburban habitats.
Also a red-brown form with brick-red cenral markings (f. brunnea)
Comes to light . Does not feed.
Widespread.

Recorded in 59 (86%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2012.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
18/08/2012127TG41 - Acle/Hemsby
09/07/2012127TG32 - Stalham/Catfield
07/07/2012228TF64 - Hunstanton
06/07/2012128TF74 - Holme/Titchwell
06/07/2012128TF84 - Burnham/Holkham
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Forewing: 23-39mm.
Season: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Limes, elms, birches and Alder
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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