Very rare moth spotted in a Gloucestershire garden - the first time it has been seen in the county for eight years - http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go...
Sep 14, 2014
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The oleander hawk-moth was recently recorded in the Cotswolds by Jean Booth, who found it near to her tobacco flowers – a known food plant of the giant moth.
- Halil
“When I realised it was an oleander, all I could think was ‘Wow’! It was so big and had the most beautiful markings. I’ve only been recording moths for just over a year and still can’t believe this rare migrant made its way to my garden.”
- Halil