| ADULT |
Wingspan 55-75mm. An obvious species with greyish upper forewings that have bold olive-brown markings, the main one being a long oblique band starting in a point at the extreme apex of the wing and gradually thickening towards the trailing edge. The upper surfaces of the hindwings have black bases followed by pinkish bands that have a whitish blotch on the innerside. Another black band and a greyish outer edge and the mix is memorable. The undersides of all wings are stunningly pinkish-red. |
| CHRYSALIS |
Not located in Britain. |
| LARVA |
Starting greenish with a series of paired, black-edged white spots along each flank. Becoming more blackened with age. A red line runs along the back, and the slightly nobbly horn at the rear is red at the base with a black tip. Feeds on Euphorbia species. |
| BEHAVIOUR |
Attracted to light. |
| HABITAT |
Primarily coastal when found in Britain. |
| FLIGHT PERIOD |
July to October. |
| STATUS |
Immigrant. Rare and likely to be found towards the South. |
