Elephant Hawk-moth
B&F 1991 RES 69.016
DistributionPhenologyReporting RatePhotos
Common and widespread across Kent, this species is regularly found in town-centre gardens as well as more natural locations. Only really confused with Small Elephant Hawk-moth but easily separated by size, a thin pale stripe across the forewing and a small white spot on each forewing.
Gardens, parks, woodland and downland
Mostly feeds on Willowherbs, but will likely be found in gardens where Fuscia is grown
Grade 1 — adults are generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species, but records outside documented range or flight period may require photos.
Distribution Map
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Phenology
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