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69.001 (BF1979)

Lime Hawk-moth   

Mimas tiliae
Adult: 3
D&G status uncertain at present. Rare

Red List: Least Concern (LC). GB Status: Common.

Identification

Usually distinctive. 

Photo required for record acceptance due to rarity status.

Recording Method

Attracted to light.

Life cycle

One generation. Overwinters as a pupa. Larvae late June to mid-September. Pupates underground.

Larval foodplants

Limes, elms, Birches and Alder.

Habitat

Broad-leaved woodland, parks and gardens.

History

The first record for D&G was one at Port William 2006.

1 record(s) from 1 hectad(s) in D&G

VC74 VC73 VC72
Last recorded 2006

 UK Moths website - further information on species (with photos)

 East Scotland Butterfly Conservation website - national distribution maps and phenology

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