Privet hawk-moth (Sphinx ligustri), resting on a leaf. This moth is nocturnal and lives in natural shrubland and parks and gardens. The larvae feed on

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Privet hawk-moth (Sphinx ligustri), resting on a leaf. This moth is nocturnal and lives in natural shrubland and parks and gardens. The larvae feed on various shrubs, including privet.

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