Striped Hawk-moth (Hyles livornica, (Esper, [1804]))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 33-42mm.
Foodplant(s): willowherbs (Epilobium spp.), plants and shrubs
Flying: One generation, April-October (mainly May-early June and August)
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Open, sunny situations, usually coastal.