Sphingidae: Macroglossinae

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

KR06855

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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

Uncommon/Rare
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Green, yellow, black, white, red, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5