Willowherb Hawk-moth

Hyles hippophaes
Sphingidae
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Description

Green caterpillar speckled with white. White lateral bands. Orange caudal horn.

Information
Size
6–8 cm
Observation period
July to September
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Rare
Host plants
Sea buckthorn
Distribution

Southern Europe, localised. In France, mainly in coastal dune areas.

Notes

Rare and localised species, linked to sea buckthorn habitats on dunes and riverbanks.