Sphingidae : Macroglossinae
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Elephant Hawk-moth
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Small Elephant Hawk-moth
Deilephila porcellus
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1992 / 69.017

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

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

Recorded in 18 (82%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1891.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/06/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
10/08/2023+30TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
12/07/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
07/07/2023230TL24 - Biggleswade (East), Potton
07/07/2023130SP93 - Woburn
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Forewing: 21-25mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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