Privet Hawkmoth - Sphinx ligustri

Sphinx ligustri is the UK's largest resident hawk-moth. Adults fly between June and July.

 

This magnificent bright green caterpillar is 80mm long and is 22 days old. It has white and purple stripes and a black curved tail. It will overwinters as a pupa, 30cm or more underground.

 

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