1972 Agrius convolvuli (Convolvulus Hawkmoth)

Sphingidae Sphinginae Wingspan: 110mm.

This large prolifically migrant moth usually comes into the UK in the Autumn months, and is often recorded along the coastal regions of Cornwall from September and October. On good years, earlier female moths may well lay eggs on the wild Convolvulus creeper, resulting in reports of caterpillars being found a few months afterwards. However, it appears that the pupal stage is unlikely to survive our cold winters on their own.