Convolvulus Hawk-moth (Agrius convolvuli) - iMoths


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Convolvulus Hawk-moth
Agrius convolvuli (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphingidae : Sphinginae

1972 / 69.004
Immigrant

Photo © Steve Green, Shortstown 16/08/2023

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Forewing:	50-55mm.
Flight:	One generation June-Dec. (mostly Aug-Nov)
Foodplant:	Bindweed and other Convolvulaceae.
Red List:
GB Status:	Immigrant
Verification Grade: Adult: 3

Bedfordshire status
Immigrant

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 18 (82%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1809.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
10/10/2023	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
26/09/2023	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
24/09/2023	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
16/09/2023	1	30	SP93 - Woburn
16/09/2023	1	30	SP94 - Cranfield, Marston Moretaine

Further info: Agrius convolvuli