
Silver-striped Hawk-moth
Most UK records are of adults attracted to light, but caterpillars can occasionally be found, the offspring of earlier arrivals.
Usually flies and feeds at dusk and early dawn, though can be active late at night. Feeds from flowers like Red Valerian and Petunia. Cannot overwinter, though occasionally larvae can be found in the British Isles in June-July and again in September-October.
Adults generally found between May to October.
A wide range of foodplants such as Rosebay and other Willowherbs, Hedge Bedstraw, Buckwheat, Fuchsias, Snapdragons, Sorrels and Docks.
Breeds in warm, open habitats e.g. on the coast, in gardens and woodland rides.
Recorded most years around the UK in small numbers, mostly in the south-west, southern England and southern Ireland.
Striped Hawk-moth - Ben Sale
Ben Sale
Striped Hawk-moth - Sue Davies
Sue Davies
Striped Hawk-moth - Samantha Batty
Samantha Batty
Striped Hawk-moth - Ben Sale
Ben Sale
Striped Hawk-moth - Sue Davies
Sue Davies
Striped Hawk-moth - Samantha Batty
Samantha Batty
Striped Hawk-moth - Koen Thonissen
Koen Thonissen