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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 60 (87%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2013.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/06/2013128TF60 - Downham/Fincham
04/06/2013127TG20 - Norwich
03/06/2013127TG12 - Aylsham
31/05/2013128TG00 - Runhall/Barnham Broom
31/05/2013127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
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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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