1976 Sphinx ligustri (Privet Hawkmoth)

Sphingidae, Sphinginae Wingspan: 110mm.

This large moth, when at rest, is quite cryptic, but will put on a vigorous defensive display if disturbed, revealing its pink hind-wings and rocking threateningly as in the above picture. Usually occurring regularly every year, the bad weather over the last few years seems to have reduced the numbers seen. Hopefully, this will recover soon.