Sphingidae : Sphinginae
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Immature stages

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Privet Hawk-moth
Sphinx ligustri
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Convolvulus Hawk-moth
Agrius convolvuli

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1972 / 69.004

Morley's Final Catalogue: The species is periodical and sometimes common during September and late August, just like the above M. stellatarum though it flies to flowers at dusk and not by day; it is regarded as usually migrating from the continent for no very apparent reason, while the latter hawk is cuddled as indigenous. An interesting point emphasised by our records is the small proportion of coast localities, which hardly supports the immigrant theory.

Recent Suffolk Status: A regular migrant species arriving most years in varying numbers. Occasionally breeds. Planting of Nicotiana to attract this moth has produced more records in recent years.

Life history: Normally arrives in the county from late summer throughout the autumn. Larvae sometimes found, normally when wandering off the foodplant looking for a site to pupate. Can be either green or blackish in colour.

Identification: Similar to Privet hawk but grey in colour with plainer patterned forewings.

Habitats: As an immigrant species can turn up anywhere but most sightings near the coast.

Recorded in 43 (74%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1847.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
28/10/2023125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
11/10/2023125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
10/10/2023125TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
08/10/2023125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
08/10/2023125TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 50-55mm.
Flight: One generation June-Dec. (mostly Aug-Nov)
Foodplant:   Bindweeds and other Convolvulaceae
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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