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You can discover more about Britain's Hawk-Moths with this illustrated book - click
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Latin name: Laothoe populi
Size: Approximately 70 to 90mms wingspan
Distribution: Found throughout the U.K.
Months seen: May to July
Food: The adults do not feed, but the caterpillars feed on willows,
aspen, sallow and poplars (hence the name).
Habitat: Gardens, parks and woods.
Special features: The poplar hawk-moth can vary in colour from grey to
pinky-brown.
The hind wings stick out in front of the forewings when at rest. This is because
the moth has no 'frenulum' - a kind of hook for holding the wings in position.
When disturbed the poplar hawk-moth flashes two bright orange patches on the
hindwings. The patches are hidden when the moth is resting.
The caterpillars of the poplar hawk-moth are bright green with a yellow horn on
the rear end, and diagonal yellow stripes along the sides of the body.
UK Safari Moth Section
Hawk-Moths of the British Isles in the Nature
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