Sphingidae : Macroglossinae
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Small Elephant Hawk-moth
Deilephila porcellus
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Elephant Hawk-moth
Deilephila elpenor
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1991 / 69.016

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 15 May to 20 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 21 (95%) 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
27/07/2024230TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
24/07/2024230TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
19/07/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
17/07/20241230TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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Forewing: 28-33mm.
Flight: One generation May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Rosebay Willowherb, other willowherbs and bedstraws, Fuschia
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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