Sphingidae: Sphinginae

06860 Striped Hawk-moth Hyles livornica, (Esper, [1804])

BF1990 (ABH69.015)

Volakas, N. Greece. 15th May 2015. Light trap.
Volakas, N. Greece. 15th May 2015. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Volakas, N. Greece. 15th May 2015. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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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.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 33-42mm.
Foodplant(s): willowherbs (Epilobium spp.), plants and shrubs
Flying: One generation, April-October (mainly May-early June and August)
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Unknown

Habitat

Open, sunny situations, usually coastal.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 6th June 2011.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 6th June 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Spurge Hawk-moth Hyles euphorbiae
Bedstraw Hawk-moth Hyles galii

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