Sphingidae : Smerinthinae
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Eyed Hawk-moth
Smerinthus ocellata

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1980 / 69.002
=Smerinthus ocellatus

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 May to 31 July - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 20 (91%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1819.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
18/06/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
24/05/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
13/07/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
12/07/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
07/07/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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Forewing: 36-44mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Willows and sallows Apple, Crab Apple
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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