Lime Hawk-moth

Mimas tiliae
Sphingidae
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Description

Green caterpillar with oblique white bands and a blue-turquoise caudal horn. Mature caterpillar turns brown with white spots.

Information
Size
6–9 cm
Observation period
June to September
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Uncommon
Host plants
LimeElmBirch
Distribution

Throughout Europe.

Notes

The caudal horn is blue in young caterpillars, turning pinkish before pupation.