ELEPHANT HAWKMOTH Deilephila elpenor
Recent colonist becoming more frequently recorded
Record of two larvae in ND27 in 2006. Records of adults from 2007 becoming annual in recent years
Photo of larva © Joanne Crittenden (21st Sept)
Scottish Status: Common after range expansion. UK Status: Common
Long-term distribution in UK shows a large increase. Expanded northwards in Scotland since1980s. (cf: Atlas of Britain & Ireland's Larger Moths)
First and last flight dates recorded in Caithness: 25th May to 30th July


MAP: blue dots last record 2000 to 2009  red dots last record 2010 to 2019
green dots last record 2020 to present








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