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Lime Hawk-moth
Mimas tiliae (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphingidae: Smerinthinae
1979 / 69.001
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2007

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Limes, elms, birches and Alder.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region, in a range of habitats including woodland and gardens.

Recorded in 65 (83%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
21/07/2022124TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
13/07/2022224SU89 - High Wycombe
12/07/2022124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
08/07/2022122SU77 - Reading
05/07/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
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