Sphingidae: Sphinginae

06853 Spurge Hawk-moth Hyles euphorbiae, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1986 (ABH69.013)

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 6th June 2011.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 6th June 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 6th June 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 8th June 2011.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 8th June 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 27th June 2012.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 27th June 2012.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.

Forewing length: 28-31mm.
Foodplant(s): spurges (Euphorbia spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, May-October
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Unknown

Habitat

Open, sunny places.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2012

Recorded date range (Adult): 27 June to 16 July

Similar Species
Bedstraw Hawk-moth Hyles galii
Volakas, N. Greece. 15th May 2015. Light trap.
Volakas, N. Greece. 15th May 2015. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Striped Hawk-moth Hyles livornica
Silver-striped Hawk-moth Hippotion celerio

Unknown
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Black, red, yellow, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5