Willowherb Hawk-moth

Proserpinus proserpina

Rare
Willowherb Hawk-moth — photo 1 Willowherb Hawk-moth — photo 2 Willowherb Hawk-moth — photo 3 Willowherb Hawk-moth — photo 4 Willowherb Hawk-moth — photo 5

Description

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

Information

FamilySphingidae
Size6–7 cm
Hairinessglabre
Observation periodJune to September
DistributionAlmost all of France, scattered across southern Europe.
ToxicityNo
RarityRare

Host plants

  • Willowherb
  • Fuchsia
  • Evening primrose

Notes

Protected species in France since 1993.

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