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Poplar Hawk-moth
Laothoe populi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphingidae: Smerinthinae
1981 / 69.003
Photo © Kevan Brett,  22/07/2022 - Ormesby St. Margaret

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Eyed Hawk-moth
Smerinthus ocellata
Forewing: 30-46mm.
Flight: Two Generations. May-Jul. Aug-Sep.
Foodplant:   Poplars, Aspen, sallows and willows.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
05/09/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
02/09/2024127TG42Eccles
01/09/2024+27TG13Wickmere
31/08/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
31/08/2024127TG23Gimingham
30/08/20241127TG33Ridlington
30/08/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
29/08/2024127TG42Eccles
29/08/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
29/08/2024228TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
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