Sphingidae: Sphinginae

06819 Lime Hawk-moth Mimas tiliae, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1979 (ABH69.001)

Belogradchik, NW Bulgaria. 25th June 2017. Light trap. Male.
Belogradchik, NW Bulgaria. 25th June 2017. Light trap. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Belogradchik, NW Bulgaria. 25th June 2017. Light trap. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019
Gotse Delchev, 11th May 2015. Male.
Gotse Delchev, 11th May 2015. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

This species is normally green, but there is a red-brown form with brick-red central markings (f. brunnea).

 

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 23-39mm.
Foodplant(s): lime (Tilia spp.), elms (Ulmus spp.), birches (Betula spp.), Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Flying: One generation, May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, parks and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2012

Recorded date range (Adult): 13 July to 13 July



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Green, yellow, blue, purple, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5