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Hippotion celerio
A narrow-winged, narrow-bodied moth. Forewings buffish brown with dark streaks and a silvery-white stripe along length. Hindwings are pink towards the base and marked with dark streaks. Larva is green with anterior false eye spot.
Favours all sorts of open, flower-rich habitats, including gardens. Often seen on the wing at dusk and occasionally in daytime too. Flies May-September. Widespread throughout region.
Though it says they fly May to September, this fellar was spotted in December....he at least thinks it's a mild winter so far!
Spotted on Dec 9, 2011
Submitted on Dec 13, 2011
5 Comments
I have photographed The Larva of This Moth.
Muito obrigado, António. :)
beautiful spot Dangermouse,and the tiles where she is ,are the perfect screen to a portuguese moth,perfect spot for the portuguese mission:-)
Thanks. :) Lucky I spotted him - at first I thought he was part of the pattern on the steps!
Nice!