Small Elephant Hawkmoth
Common NameSmall Elephant Hawkmoth
Scientific NameDeilephila porcellus
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorspink, olive green
HabitatGardens, meadows, woodland edges, heathland, open country
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Western Asia
Host Plantsbedstraws, willowherbs
Flight PeriodMay to July
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with prominent eye-spots, feeding on bedstraws and willowherbs before pupating in a cocoon on or just below the ground.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its distinctive smaller size and the vivid combination of pink and olive-green coloration on both its body and wings, differentiating it from the larger Elephant Hawkmoth.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its stout, furry body and wings adorned with striking patterns of vibrant pink and olive-green or yellowish-brown.
