Sphingidae: Sphinginae

06828 Convolvulus Hawk-moth Agrius convolvuli, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1972 (ABH69.004)

Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap. 1of 2.
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap. 1of 2.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap. 1of 2.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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 2018
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Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap. 2 of 2.
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap. 2 of 2.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap. On vine trunk.
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap. On vine trunk.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Samokov, 27th July 2017.
nr. Samokov, 27th July 2017.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

This species can sometimes be seen at night nectaring on garden flowers, especially those of the tobacco family, Nicotiana.

 

It is unable to overwinter in the UK, although larvae are occasionally found.

Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 50-55mm.
Foodplant(s): bindweeds (Convolvulus spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-December (mostly late August-late November)
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Unknown

Habitat

As an immigrant, it can be found anywhere.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Privet Hawk-moth Sphinx ligustri
Pine Hawk-moth Sphinx pinastri (=Hyloicus)

Unknown
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Brown, green, black, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5