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Photo © Ray Roche, 23/09/2013 - Ingoldisthorpe |
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| (Linnaeus, 1758) |
69.004/1972 |
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Norfolk status
A very large, fairly common migrant from southern Europe.
Unable to overwinter, larvae are occasionally found in Norfolk.
Feeds at garden flowers, especially those of the tobacco plant (Nicotiana)
Recorded in 48 (70%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2018. | |  |
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Show Details | 1990 to 2017 | 2000 to 2017 |
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Copyright © Jim Wheeler 2018
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| Forewing: |
50-55mm. |
| Season: |
One generation June-Dec. (mostly Aug-Nov) |
| Foodplant: |
Bindweeds and other Convolvulaceae |
| Nat Status: |
Immigrant |
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Hawk moths
