Lime Hawk-moth
Mimas tiliae
Uncommon
Description
Green caterpillar with oblique white bands and a blue-turquoise caudal horn. Mature caterpillar turns brown with white spots.
Information
| Family | Sphingidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 6–9 cm |
| Hairiness | glabre |
| Observation period | June to September |
| Distribution | Throughout Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
Host plants
- Lime
- Elm
- Birch
Notes
The caudal horn is blue in young caterpillars, turning pinkish before pupation.