(1981) Poplar Hawk-moth (Laothoe populi) - Flickr - Bennyboymothman

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Description: New for garden Chocolate-tip Last night was a bit cooler, a bit windier and a bit wetter compared to the previous night. Just 11 moths in the trap, but 3 new for year's and a new for garden Chocolate-tip, I was surprised that I didn't get this last year. One of the Poplar Hawk-moths didn't like being moved, as can be seen by his adopted defensive posture! The species are slowly racking up as we approach Summer which is nice. I am hoping to go out on another field trip tonight, the weather could go any way at the moment! Catch Report - 06/05/14 - Back Garden Stevenage - 1x 125w MV Robinson Trap Macro Moths 1x Chocolate-tip [NFG] 2x Poplar Hawk-moth [NFY] 1x Muslin Moth [NFY] 6x Shuttle-shaped Dart Micro Moths 1x Epiblema cynosbatella [NFY]. Date: 7 May 2014, 07:50. Source: [1981] Poplar Hawk-moth (Laothoe populi). Author: Ben Sale from UK.