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Norfolk status
Scarce.
Habitats where the foodplant occurs.
Similar to Hornet Moth, but smaller with black head and shoulders.
Adults rarely seen, as no pheromone lure available, but can be found by day in early mornings freshly emerged from Willow trunks.
Overwinters twice as larva.
There are records from a wide scatter of locations around the county, and could occur wherever there are reasonably long established sallows or osiers.
Pheromone attractants: none?
Pheromone activity times: 8:00-12:00.Recorded in 18 (26%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2012. |
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Copyright © Jim Wheeler 2013
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| Forewing: |
15-19mm. |
| Season: |
July-Aug. |
| Foodplant: |
Sallows, Willows |
| Nat Status: |
Common |
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Hawk moths
