69.016 BF1991 – Elephant Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Deilephila elpenor
Elephant Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Macroglossinae – Deilephila elpenor – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species that is generally common and widespread throughout Derbyshire, especially in the southern Trent Valley area.
ID POINTERS – An unmistakable hawk-moth. Very attractively marked with bright pink and olive green. The abdomen is particularly striking.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – August
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison©
Above two – June 2014
Elephant Hawk-moth