69.003 Poplar Hawk-moth

Laothoe populi

Poplar Hawk-moth Laothoe populi

TQ4692 21/05/2023 ©Raymond Small

The Poplar Hawk-moth has a wingspan measuring up to 9cm making it one of the largest moth species seen locally. Adults fly in daytime from May to July and are sometimes drawn to light at night. Its larvae feed on Poplar, Aspen and Sallow.

Poplar Hawk-moth Laothoe populi

TQ4692 21/05/2023 ©Raymond Small

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