1981 Poplar Hawk-moth (Laothoe populi )

Family Sphingidae: Sphinginae

Wingspan 65- 90 mm.

Flight period Adults from May to July

Descripttion

Tthe adults are on the wing from May to July. If disturbed it can flash the hindwings, which have a contrasting rufous patch, normallyconcealed. The caterpillar larvae feed on poplar (Poplar), aspen (P. tremula) and sallow (Salix).

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