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The Bedstraw Hawkmoth (Hyles gallii) is a species of moth in the Sphingidae family.

This species is a regular immigrant to Britain, which can appear in large numbers some years.

BedstrawHawkMoth ~ Ian Kimber

A Bedstraw Hawkmoth ~ Ian Kimber

This species is an olive colour with a straw-yellow stripe running down the forewing. The abdomen has two black and white stripes running across it. The hindwings are pink.

Bedstraw Hawkmoth TL

When the Bedstraw Hawkmoth is active

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