Sphingidae

69.011 Oleander Hawk-moth Daphnis nerii (Linnaeus, 1758)

Immigrant

Similar species:

Forewing: 48 to 51mm

Habitats: On the European mainland it frequents warm scrubby slopes and similar open sunny places.

Habits: The moth comes to light and nectars at Tobacco and Honeysuckle flowers.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Oleander and Lesser Periwinkle and accepts privet in captivity. Wild larvae are rare in Britain.