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Convolvulus Hawk-moth
Agrius convolvuli (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphingidae: Sphinginae
1972 / 69.004
Photo © Ian Ellis,  25/09/2016 - Cottenham

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Forewing: 50-55mm.
Flight: One generation June-Dec. (mostly Aug-Nov)
Foodplant:   Bindweeds and other Convolvulaceae.
Red List:
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Recorded in 15 (41%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1939.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
23/10/2022129TL54 - Linton
17/09/2022229TL54 - Linton
13/09/2022129TL67 - Isleham/Fordham
10/09/2022129TL54 - Linton
09/09/2022229TL54 - Linton
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