Macroglossum stellatarum
Forewing length: 19 - 24 mm
Description
Unmistakable, like small hummingbird moving quickly between flowers as it nector's
Flight Period
Throughout summer and autumn. Occaisionally found hibernating
Larval Food Plants
Lady's and Hedge Bedstraws, Wild Madder
Habitat
Anywhere but especially Open Grassland and Gardens
Wiltshire Status
Summer visitor, fairly common.