Lime Hawk-moth
B&F 1979 RES 69.001
DistributionPhenologyReporting RatePhotos
Common and widespread across Kent. This moth takes its English name from the 'tiliae' (Lime) in the scientific name, due to it being a Lime feeder, but it also feeds on a variety of other tree species. Not really easily confused with any other species than perhaps Willowherb Hawk-moth which is clearly smaller and chunkier with a solid dark green band across the forewings rather than the broken band in Lime Hawk-moth. Various forms exist, which vary the colour from shades of green to shades of reddish-brown.
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
The map below shows all records of Lime Hawk-moth (Mimas tiliae) in the Kent database. If you've got a dot to add, please submit your records to us. Use the control below to filter by time span:
Phenology
The graph below shows at which time of the year Lime Hawk-moth (Mimas tiliae) can be expected to be recorded in Kent. Use the controls below to filter by VC and time span:
Reporting Rate
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Photo Gallery
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