This species is significantly smaller than the Elephant Hawk-moth and has yellow rather than green markings.
Pupates in leaf litter or loose soil.
Grassland, heathland, vegetated shingle.
Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.
Last recorded in September 2018
Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 05 June to 18 July
Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 05 September to 18 September