| 1984 ~ Humming-bird Hawk-moth ~ Macroglossum stellatarum | ||
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UK Status Migrant. Scattered records Montgomeryshire Status A regular visitor to the county in most years, scattered records in varying numbers. Wingspan : M & F, 50-58mm. Confusion species Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-moth and Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Any habitat. Foodplant Lady's bedstraw, hedge bedstraw and wild madder. Lifestage data Larva mainly June-October. Overwinters as a adult. Pupates in a flimsy cocoon close to the ground amongst the leaf litter. |
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