Sphingidae : Macroglossinae
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Elephant Hawk-moth
Deilephila elpenor

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1991 / 69.016
Photo © Paul Burgess,  South Devon VC3

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Recorded in 85 (89%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Forewing: 28-33mm.
Flight: One generation May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Rosebay Willowherb, other willowherbs and bedstraws, Fuschia
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
23/09/202313SX67 - South Devon
10/09/2023+3SX55 - South Devon
07/09/2023+4SS40 - North Devon
06/09/202324SS41 - North Devon
05/09/202313SX84 - South Devon
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