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Humming-bird Hawk-moth Butterfly Conservation
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Similar to Bee hawk moths in flight but the Humming-bird Hawk-moth has orange-brown hindwings which is evident in flight. It has forewings that are greyish-brown and a black and white chequered body. The caterpillars can be found from June to October, but most frequently found in August. They overwinter as adults in unheated outbuildings and in crevices and holes in walls and trees, pupating in a cocoon spun close to the ground, among the foliage of the foodplant or in leaf litter. Flight Season Flies from May to September with occasional sightings throughout the year. Size and Family Family – Hawk-moths (Sphingidae) Medium / Large Sized Wingspan Range – 50-58mm Conservation Status UK BAP: Not listed Immigrant, suspected resident Caterpillar Food Plants Lady's Bedstraw (Galium verum), Hedge Bedstraw (Galium album) and Wild Madder (Rubia peregrina). Also seen laying eggs on Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber). Habitat Found in many habitats from coastal areas to gardens, woodland rides and urban areas. Distribution Countries – England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland Immigrant from Southern Europe and North Africa. Widespread throughout the UK. Most numerous in Southern and Eastern England, South Wales and the Midlands Distribution Trend Since 1970’s = Britain: Stable
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Hummingbird Hawk-Moth Facts
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11 Amazing Hummingbird Hawk-Moth Facts - Fact Animal
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Hummingbird Moth Natures Incredible Mimic!
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Humming-bird Hawk-moth Butterfly Conservation
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Hummingbird hawk-moth in flight Photograph by Perry Van Munster
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Hummingbird Hawkmoth and caterpillar
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Wildly Successful: The Hummingbird Clearwing Moth - Greenwich Sentinel
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The confusingly enormous hummingbird hawk-moth that looks set to
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Hawk Moths - The Australian Museum
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Did you spot the moth that looks like a Hummingbird in your garden
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Corfu Butterfly Conservation
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Hummingbird Moth Facts, Images & Species Info - Hummingbirds Plus
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Humming-bird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)
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Hummingbird hawk-moth