Sphingidae : Macroglossinae
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Elephant Hawk-moth
Deilephila elpenor
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Small Elephant Hawk-moth
Deilephila porcellus
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1992 / 69.017
Norfolk status
Much smaller than Elephant Hawk-moth with yellow rather than green markings.
Note the lack of stripe down centre of the abdomen.

Flies from dusk occasionally found by day.
The English name of this moth is derived from the caterpillar's fanciful resemblance to an elephant's trunk.
Grassland, heathland, vegetated shingle.

Recorded in 61 (88%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2021.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
14/07/2021127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
13/07/2021227TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
13/07/2021527TG20 - Norwich
13/07/2021127TG20 - Norwich
12/07/2021128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
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Forewing: 21-25mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Bedstraws
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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