Willowherb Hawk-moth

Proserpinus proserpina
Sphingidae
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Description

Young caterpillar green. Later becomes grey-brown with a cyclops-eye marking on the abdomen tip. Protected species in France.

Information
Size
6–7 cm
Observation period
June to September
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Rare
Host plants
WillowherbFuchsiaEvening primrose
Distribution

Almost all of France, scattered across southern Europe.

Notes

Protected species in France since 1993.