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Sphingidae: Sphinginae
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06845 Oleander Hawk-moth
Daphnis nerii
, (Linnaeus, 1758)
BF1985 (ABH69.011)
2010-2016
2017
2018
2019
General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.
Forewing length:
48-51mm.
Foodplant(s):
Oleander
(Nerium oleander
), Lesser Periwinkle
(Vinca minor
)
Flying:
One generation, August-October
UK Presence:
Immigrant
National status:
Unknown
Habitat
Open places.
Regional Information
There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Green, yellow, blue, white, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5