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Elephant Hawk-moth

Deilephila elpenor

(Linnaeus, 1758)

69.016/1991

Norfolk status
Common and widespread, occurring in most gardens.

The caterpillars are tapered like an elephant's trunk with two large eye spots and grow to 7cm long. They feed at night, but are often found hiding among leaves during the day.
Often found feeding on Fuschia in gardens.

Recorded in 66 (96%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2019.
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Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
14/07/2019	2	28	TF92 - Fakenham/Ryburgh
14/07/2019	3	27	TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
13/07/2019	3	27	TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
13/07/2019	1	27	TG21 - N.Norwich/Spixworth
13/07/2019	6	28	TF70 - Beachamwell/Oxborough

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Forewing:	28-33mm.
Season:	One generation May-Aug.
Foodplant:	Rosebay Willowherb, other willowherbs and bedstraws, Fuschia
Nat Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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