Sphingidae: Sphinginae

06832 Privet Hawk-moth Sphinx ligustri, Linnaeus, 1758

BF1976 (ABH69.006)

nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Pupates deep underground.

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

Forewing length: 41-55mm.
Foodplant(s): Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare), Garden Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium), Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), Lilac (Syringa vulgaris), Guelder-rose (Viburnum opulus)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Open woodland, hedgerows, fens and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap. 1of 2.
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap. 1of 2.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Convolvulus Hawk-moth Agrius convolvuli
Pine Hawk-moth Sphinx pinastri (=Hyloicus)


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