''Sphinx ligustri'', known as the Privet Hawk Moth, is a species of moth found in most of the Palearctic ecozone.
It has a 12 centimetres wingspan, and is found in urban areas, forests and woodlands.
The male Privet Hawk-moth can make a hissing sound, if disturbed, by rubbing together a set of scales and spines at the end of its abdomen.
Specie identified by markbarton
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We have some lilac so will keep an eye out for its amazing caterpillars.