69.014 BF1987 – Bedstraw Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Hyles gallii
Bedstraw Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Sphinginae – Hyles gallii – colour code •
STATUS – A rare vagrant in the county. The last Derbyshire record, since 1976, appears to be in 2014 when one was seen at Pleasley Pit CP on 19th July.
ID POINTERS – Unmistakable. A powerful looking moth with V shaped wings showing pale cream panels running through the dark brown or olive brown forewings
FLIGHT PERIOD – Most likely period during August – October
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