Convolvulus Hawk-moth

Agrius convolvuli

Uncommon
Convolvulus Hawk-moth — photo 1 Convolvulus Hawk-moth — photo 2 Convolvulus Hawk-moth — photo 3 Convolvulus Hawk-moth — photo 4 Convolvulus Hawk-moth — photo 5

Description

Large caterpillar in green, brown or near-black forms, with oblique cream-white lateral stripes edged in black. Long, straight to slightly curved caudal horn.

Information

FamilySphingidae
Size9–12 cm
Hairinessglabre
Observation periodJune to September
DistributionThroughout France. Migratory, arrives from Africa each year.
ToxicityNo
RarityUncommon

Host plants

  • Bindweed

Notes

Migratory species arriving from Africa. One of Europe's largest hawk-moths.

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