Broad Bordered-Bee Hawkmoth

Hurrah - the sun came out this afternoon and I made a quick trip to Chambers Farm Wood where there were several of these beautiful Hawkmoths. And would you believe they were feasting on the red valerian in the car park. A person more knowledgeable than me identified them for me!  Apparently this is one of the few sites where you can see them. Most sightings are in the South of England. Such a treat.