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Death's-head Hawk-moth
Acherontia atropos (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphingidae: Sphinginae
1973 / 69.005
Photo © Malcolm Hillier

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Similar Cambs Species: None
Forewing: 52-60mm.
Flight: Aug-Oct. (pos May-Nov)
Foodplant:   Potato, Deadly Nightshade.
Red List:
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 7 (19%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1933.
Last Recorded in 2016.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
06/08/2016129TL48 - Manea/Mepal
2003+29TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
1987+29TL58 - Ely/Littleport
1973+29TL49 - March
25/04/1960129TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
Further info: Acherontia atropos
 
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