69.001 Lime Hawk-moth

Mimas tiliae

TQ4692 01/05/2025 ©Raymond Small

The Lime Hawk-moth is a large distinctive green and pink moth, usually on the wing from May until July. There is also a common red-brown form with brick-red central markings (f. brunnea). Foodplants include lime, elm, birch and alder.

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