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Sunday, June 08, 2025

PRIVET HAWK MOTH-MILTON-OXFORDSHIRE

Well, I had a nice surprise this morning when I opened the moth trap down in Milton, Oxfordshire. I had trapped three Privet Hawk Moths and one Elephant Hawk-moth. The Privet Hawk-moth is the UK's largest resident hawk moth and This morning, I had a wonderful surprise when I opened the moth trap in Milton, Oxfordshire. I found three Privet Hawk Moths and one Elephant Hawk Moth. The Privet Hawk Moth is the largest resident hawk moth in the UK. These moths are absolutely stunning, featuring pink and black striped abdomens. Their hindwings are often not visible, and the intensity of the pink can vary among different individuals. These moths are absolutely stunning, featuring pink and black striped abdomens. Their hindwings are not always visible, and the intensity of the pink can vary in different individuals. 








What a catch

 


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