Sphingidae : Smerinthinae
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Poplar Hawk-moth
Laothoe populi
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Eyed Hawk-moth
Smerinthus ocellata

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1980 / 69.002
=Smerinthus ocellatus

Norfolk status
A spectacular hawk-moth, with large pink, blue and black eye patches on its rear wings. These eye spots can only be seen when the moth is disturbed.

The caterpillars grow up to 7.5cm long and have a blue 'horn' at one end which distinguishes them from the otherwise similar larva of the poplar hawk-moth.
Both the larvae of Eyed Hawk-moth & Lime hawk-moth have a blue tail, but warts on the anal flap of Lime hawk-moth are characteristic.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
15/08/2023127TG23North Walsham
31/07/2023127TG33Ridlington
30/07/2023127TG42Eccles
30/07/2023227TG04Cley next the Sea
30/07/2023+27TG13Wickmere
Show Details | 1990 to 2023 | 2000 to 2023 | Graph Key
Express Record Eyed Hawk-moth
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Forewing: 36-44mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Willows and sallows Apple, Crab Apple
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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