Elephant Hawk-moth (Deilephila elpenor, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information

This species has bright pink wings and body with tinges of olive green and brown.

Pupates in leaf litter or 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: 28-33mm.
Foodplant(s): Rosebay Willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium), willowherbs (Epilobium spp.), bedstraws (Galium spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Grassland, hedgerows, ditches, woodland rides and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Hvoyna, Western Rhodpi Mtns., 11th June 2011

Small Elephant Hawk-moth Deilephila porcellus

06862 Elephant Hawk-moth Deilephila elpenor, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1991 (ABH69.016)