Sphingidae : Sphinginae
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Privet Hawk-moth
Sphinx ligustri
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1976 / 69.006

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 10 May to 20 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 20 (91%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1799.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
28/07/2024130TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
20/07/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
07/07/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
05/07/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
01/07/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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Forewing: 41-55mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Wild and Garden Privet, Ash, Lilac and Guelder-rose
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Sphinx ligustri
 
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