Bedstraw Hawk-moth (Hyles galii, (Rottemburg, 1775))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 34-38mm.
Foodplant(s): bedstraws (Galium spp.), Rosebay Willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium), Wild Madder (Rubia peregrina), fuschias (Fuschia spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-August
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Sunny, coastal situations.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Spurge Hawk-moth Hyles euphorbiae

Striped Hawk-moth Hyles livornica

Silver-striped Hawk-moth Hippotion celerio

69.014 (BF1987) Bedstraw Hawk-moth Hyles galii, (Rottemburg, 1775)

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