SPHINGIDAE | Macroglossinae | Macroglossini

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69.018 Hippotion celerio (Silver-striped Hawkmoth)

fw: 33-35mm; rare but almost annual ​migrant, mainly to south coast of England Aug-Oct.

Hippotion celerio (Silver-striped Hawkmoth) §1 female

ID: The curved cream and silver stripe extending from near the base of the forewing dorsum to the apex is diagnostic; a midwing black spot is not shown by other species with a pale stripe.

Dissection

Male genitalia

Female genitalia

§1 St Marys, Isles of Scilly; 13/10/2018; female; fw 36mm; to light (netted) - 1st for Isles of Scilly
All images © Chris Lewis

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Page published 18/10/2018 (§1) - dissection images added 30/11/2018