Convolvulus Hawk-moth (Agrius convolvuli)


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Convolvulus Hawk-moth
Agrius convolvuli (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphingidae : Sphinginae

1972 / 69.004
Immigrant

Photo © Dave Wilton, Westcott 2016

Similar Upper Thames Species
Privet Hawk-moth Sphinx ligustri

Foodplant:	Bindweeds and other Convolvulaceae
Red List:
GB Status:	Immigrant
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Recorded widely across the region but uncommon. Occasionally found as a larva.

Recorded in 47 (34%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
04/10/2022	1	24	TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
19/09/2022	1	22	SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
12/09/2022	+	24	SU89 - High Wycombe
11/09/2022	1	24	SP73 - Buckingham (E), College Wood
08/09/2022	+	24	SP84 - Npt. Pagnell, Stoke Goldington

Further info: Agrius convolvuli

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Lepiforum.de		Upper Thames Moths (Full)