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

Recorded in 5 (1.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2005

Recorded date range (Adult): 17 June to 12 August

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Photo © Jeff Higgott

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ex female Llyn Peninsula 2008

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1987 (ABH69.014) Bedstraw Hawk-moth Hyles galii, (Rottemburg, 1775)

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