Hummingbird Hawk-moth
Macroglossum stellatarum
Common
Description
Green to brown caterpillar with a caudal horn. Pale longitudinal stripes. The adult moth is often mistaken for a hummingbird.
Information
| Family | Sphingidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 4–5 cm |
| Hairiness | glabre |
| Observation period | May to October |
| Distribution | Found throughout Europe, migratory. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Bedstraw
- Lady's bedstraw
Notes
The adult is often mistaken for a hummingbird due to its hovering flight.