Bedstraw Hawk-moth (Hyles galii, (Rottemburg, 1775))

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 34-38mm.
Foodplant(s): bedstraws (Galium spp.), Rosebay Willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium), Wild Madder (Rubia peregrina), fuschias (Fuschia spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-August
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status: Unknown

Habitat

Sunny, coastal situations.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 6th June 2011.

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

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06855 Bedstraw Hawk-moth Hyles galii, (Rottemburg, 1775)

BF1987 (ABH69.014)