Convolvulus hawk-moth

Agrius convolvuli
Hawk moths (Sphingidae)

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Very large grey-brown marked hawk moth. The smaller rear wing has more contrast. The body is pink white black striped, the proboscis (sort of tongue) is longer than its body. The ♂ has some black lines on the front wing and thicker longer antennae.

While resting against a tree the wings are folded like a tent giving it excellent camouflage in the daytime. Is active at twilight and night preferring strong scenting KALIX (sepal flowers). Light attracts them immensely.

A rather long caterpillar up to 12 cm and very variable in colour and pattern. Has an arrow pattern towards the back.

⇔ wsp. 80-120 mm

syn. HERSE CONVOLVULI

A migratory butterfly preferring warmer climate and rare in central Europe. 

LA: 
≈ The SPHINX LIGUSTRI (Privet hawk moth) has brown wings and a black collar. 
≈ The SPHINX PINASTRI (Pine hawk moth) also has a colourful body, but is a lot smaller.

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