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Poplar Hawk-moth
Laothoe populi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphingidae: Smerinthinae
1981 / 69.003
Photo © Alan Garner,  Blunham (Buff form) 05/08/2020

Similar Bedfordshire Species
Eyed Hawk-moth
Smerinthus ocellata
Forewing: 30-46mm.
Flight: Two Generations. May-Jul. Aug-Sep.
Foodplant:   Poplars, Aspen, sallows and willows.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 May to 10 September - 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.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
09/08/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
02/08/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
02/08/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
30/07/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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