Convolvulus Hawkmoths - Agrius convolvuli

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Convolvulus Hawkmoths

Latin name: Agrius convolvuli

Size: Wingspan approx 110mm

Distribution: Found throughout the UK.

Months seen: June to December. The majority are seen in late summer

Habitat: Parks, gardens etc.

Food: Nectar. Larvae feed on bindweed

Special features: Convolvulus hawkmoths are a large immigrant species which have light grey wings, marbled with darker streaks. The male has darker markings compared to the female. The abdomen has a grey dorsal stripe and pink and black bands along the full length.

Convolvulus hawkmoths have sharp spines on their legs which they use to grip. Be aware of this if you try to pick one up.

The larvae of Convolvulus hawkmoths feed on bindweeds which have the Latin name 'Convolvulaceae' - hence the name given to these moths.

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