Sphingidae : Sphinginae
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Immature stages

Similar Suffolk Species
Convolvulus Hawk-moth
Agrius convolvuli
Pine Hawk-moth
Sphinx pinastri
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Privet Hawk-moth
Sphinx ligustri

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1976 / 69.006

Morley's Final Catalogue: With this great hawk we return to the genuine British article: it has ever been like 'the poor'! Astonishingly rare in our County, though in 1857 Greene considered the larvae not uncommon on privet and ash about Playford; and four were taken at Ipswich on 18 September 1892. The imago occasionally flies to light in that town and has been bred at Martlesham (D), but does not occur in High Suffolk.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common and widespread. Colourful larvae sometimes found.

Life history: Single brooded in summer.

Identification: Convolvulus hawk is a much greyer coloured moth.

Habitats: Gardens, parks, woodland, wooded heathland, scrub, coastal scrub.

Recorded in 55 (95%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/08/2024125TM57 - Southwold
06/08/2024126TL76 - Kentford/Dalham
05/08/2024125TM14 - Ipswich
05/08/2024126TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
02/08/2024126TL77 - Mildenhall
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Forewing: 41-55mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Wild and Garden Privet, Ash, Lilac and Guelder-rose
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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