Status
Common and widespread.
Woodland and suburban habitats.
Distinctive large green and pink moth, with an equally common red-brown form with brick-red central markings (f. brunnea) also occurring.
Adult moths comes to light at night.
The larvae of Eyed Hawk-moth & Lime hawk-moth are very similar and both have a blue tail. However, warts on the anal flap of Lime hawk-moth are characteristic.Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024. |