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Photo: Rory Betts
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Safari Tip:
You can discover more about Britain's Hawk-Moths with this book - click
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Latin name: Sphinx ligustri
Size: Wingspan up to 120mms
Distribution: Found in most parts of the UK.
Months seen: June and July
Food: The larvae feed on privet, hence the name. Also lilac and ash.
Habitat: Woodlands and gardens
Special features: The hind wings and abdomen feature attractive pink and
black stripes. The forewings are pale brown with black lines running through
them. The thorax is slate grey or black.
 The privet hawk-moth is our largest resident moth. This photo gives an idea of the
size.
 Despite its large size it is well camouflaged and can be easily missed
 The caterpillars
are bright green with a purple blush, and white oblique stripes down their
sides. The face is white with a black border and there is a black horn on the
back end.
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