Sphingidae : Macroglossinae
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Humming-bird Hawk-moth
Macroglossum stellatarum

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1984 / 69.010
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Recorded in 90 (95%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1917.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Forewing: 20-24mm.
Flight: April-December. (mostly Aug-Sept)
Foodplant:   Lady's Bedstraw, other bedstraws. Wild Madder.
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common / Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
04/11/202313SS80 - South Devon
31/10/202313SX46 - South Devon
31/10/202313SX99 - South Devon
30/10/202313SX99 - South Devon
30/10/202313SX83 - South Devon
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