Sphingidae

Lime Hawkmoth

Mimas tiliae

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - July 2012

The Lime Hawkmoth is widely distributed throughout most of England south of Yorkshire.  As its name suggests its larvae feed on Lime and related trees.

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - July 2012

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - July 2012