During summer 1998 I found this poplar hawk-moth / ospesvermer (Laothoe populi) on a ragged jack kale plant in my garden…this is the one and only time I’ve seen this species. I was reminded of this as a FB friend reported that there have been several sightings this year!
Perennial vegetables, Edimentals (plants that are edible and ornamental) and other goings on in The Edible Garden