| 1991 ~ Elephant Hawk-moth ~ Deilephila elpenor | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 62-72mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Most sites where the foodplant is found. Foodplant Willowherbs and bedstraws. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa just below the soil in a flimsy cocoon. Larva late June-September. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 5th June 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, Aug 2008, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 19th July 2009, Commins Coch Pic shows green form of larva. |