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Silver-striped hawk-moth ranks #40 of 496 in the Moth ranking, behind Giant leopard moth, ahead of Lesser Death's-head Hawkmoth.
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How can I identify a silver-striped hawk-moth?
Hippotion celerio has a streamlined body, long narrow forewings, and conspicuous pale silver lines running along its body and wings. The hindwings show pinkish-red areas that may flash when the moth flies.
Why does the silver-striped hawk-moth appear in Britain and northern Europe?
It is a strong migrant that regularly travels north from warmer parts of Africa and southern Europe. Sightings farther north are usually seasonal arrivals rather than evidence of a large permanent population.
What plants do silver-striped hawk-moth caterpillars eat?
Recorded food plants include grapevine, bedstraw, and members of the evening-primrose family. The larvae can occur in green or brown forms and have prominent eye-like markings near the head.
Is Hippotion celerio the same moth as the vine hawk-moth?
Yes. Silver-striped hawk-moth and vine hawk-moth are common names used for Hippotion celerio, a species distributed across Africa, southern Europe, Asia, and Australia.
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