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Lime Hawk-moth
Mimas tiliae (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphingidae: Smerinthinae
1979 / 69.001
Photo © Graham Moates,  Frenze Beck Nature Reserve 02/08/2020

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 23-39mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Lime, Elm, Birch and Alder.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
16/05/2024128TF63Snettisham
15/05/2024127TG42Eccles
15/05/2024128TF62King's Lynn
13/05/2024128TF63Dersingham
13/05/2024128TF91Dereham 
13/05/2024128TF63Heacham
13/05/2024127TG01North Tuddenham
12/05/2024+27TG13Wickmere
12/05/2024128TF63Snettisham
12/05/2024127TG41Filby
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