Sphingidae : Smerinthinae
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Eyed Hawk-moth
Smerinthus ocellata
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Poplar Hawk-moth
Laothoe populi
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1981 / 69.003
Norfolk status
One of the largest moths regularly visiting gardens. It is usually single brooded and flies from May to July, but a second brood emerging in August and September can occur.

Smooth bright green caterpillars have yellow stripes and a horn at the tail. Besides poplar, the larvae may feed on aspen, sallow and willows.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2021.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
18/09/2021128TF92 - Fakenham/Ryburgh
16/09/2021127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
13/09/2021128TF92 - Fakenham/Ryburgh
06/09/2021128TF92 - Fakenham/Ryburgh
06/09/2021227TM18 - Diss
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 30-46mm.
Flight: Two Generations. May-Jul. Aug-Sep.
Foodplant:   Poplars, Aspen, sallows and willows
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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