Eyed Hawk-moth
Smerinthus ocellata
SphingidaeABH 69.002 B&F 1980Generally holding its own in the county and reasonably common. Few records from inland Exmoor, which no doubt reflect under-recording, as there is plenty of sallow available there. Apparently genuinely absent from an area of east Somerset stretching east from Shepton Mallet.
Adult Verification Grade: 1