Privet Hawk-moth
Sphinx ligustri
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Privet Hawk-moth Sphinx ligustri |
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The Privet Hawk-moth is the UK's largest (native) moth with a wingspan of around 100-120 mm. With wings open, the pink and black barred body is a distinguishing feature. It flies in June and July (usually only in the southern half of UK, south of the Humber). The above photos were kindly provided by Clifford MacKnight and are used with his permission. |
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| The Privet Hawk-moth caterpillar fully grown is large and colourful: green with burgundy and white diagonal slashes and with a horn tail. | ||
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