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this moth is the death's head hawkmoth. I bred this one myself at home last year. the caterpillars eat privet, and the adult moths drink honey.
Sphinx pinastri, the pine hawk-moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in Palearctic realm and sometimes the Nearctic realm. This species has been found in Scotland but is usually found in England. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae. \nThe larvae feed on Scots pine, Swiss pine, Siberian pine and Norway spruce. \nDescription:\nThe wings of Sphinx pinastri are grey with black dashes. The wingspan is 70–89 mm. The moth flies from April to August depending on the location. \nThe back of the thorax is grey with two dark bands around both sides. \nLife cycle:\nThe females lay their eggs in groups of two or three along pine or spruce needles (source Wikipedia).\n\nThis Picture is made during a Long Weekend in the South of Belgium in June 2019.
Lettered Sphinx moth with stripped wings and hairy body macro
Camouflaged while perched on tree bark, a wild waved sphinx moth stays hidden during the day in Littleton, Colorado.
Convolvulus Hawk-moth (Agrius convolvuli) adult at rest on tree trunk\n\nEccles-on-sea, Norfolk, UK.    August
A Scarlet Mormon butterfly. At Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, Cumbria, UK.
moth perched on the outside wall
Abantiades is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. There are 14 described species, all found exclusively in Australia.
Detailed closeup on the impressive Convolvulus Hawkmoth, Agrius convolvuli, sitting with open wings on a piece of wood
Agrius cingulata, the pink-spotted hawkmoth or sweetpotato hornworm, is a moth in the family Sphingidae.
Tobacco Sphinx or Hawkmoth Manduca quinquemaculata adult closeup. The adult of the tomato hornworm is the five-spotted hawk moth.
Stock photo of a White Lined Sphinx Moth
A Rustic Sphinx moth (Manduca rustica) at rest on a tree branch as seen from an overhead view with a green nature background. They are native to the Southeast USA and spend their nights pollinating flowers. Due to their fast flying motion and long proboscis they are often mistaken for hummingbirds.
Cossus cossus, the goat moth, is a moth of the family Cossidae. It is found in Northern Africa, Asia and Europe.\nBiology:\nThis is a large heavy moth with a wingspan of 68–96 mm. The wings are greyish brown and marked with fine dark cross lines. The moth flies from April to August depending on the location. \nThe caterpillars have a red/purple stripe across the back and a black head. They reach a length of 9–10 cm. The caterpillars feed in the trunks and branches of a wide variety of trees (see list below), taking three to five years to mature. The caterpillar holes can be found low on the stem (maximum 1.0–1.5 m above the ground). When ready to pupate the caterpillar leaves the tree to find a suitable spot. \nThe species prefer humid environments. Both the larva and moth have a smell reminiscent of goat, hence its name.\nFood plants:\nThere  are several foodplants recorded, but it has a preference for Populus, Quercus and Salix (source Wikipedia).\n\nThis Picture is made during a Long Weekend in the South of Belgium in June 2019.
animália lepidóptera insecta nocturnal butterflies insect moth
Abantiades is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. There are 14 described species, all found exclusively in Australia.
Death head hawkmoth on old wooden background. Closeup
Taking a close look at a Polyphemus moth at night.
Pine Hawk-moth (Hyloicus pinastri) adult resting on dead trunk\n\nEccles-on-sea, Norfolk, UK.          July
Rare Death Head Sphinx Butterfly
one large gray moth sits on a green leaf in nature
An Eyed Hawk Moth on a knotted piece of wood
A close-up photo of a frightening butterfly on the wall.
Close up of topside of Deidamia inscriptum. Photo taken in Chiefland, Florida. Nikon D7200 with Nikon 200mm f4 lens
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The poplar grey (Acronicta megacephala) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found throughout Europe.\nBiology:\nThis moth flies at night from May to August  and is attracted to light and sugar. \nThe hairy larva is grey with black and red markings and a white patch towards the rear. It feeds on poplars and willows and sometimes on grey alder. The species overwinters as a pupa (source Wikipedia). \n\nThis Picture is made during a Long Weekend in the South of Belgium in June 2019.
Acherontia atropos (Greater death's head hawkmoth) is the most widely known of the three species of death's-head hawkmoth
Hyles euphorbiae moth emerging from the capsule of its metamorphosis
Hippotion is a genus of sphinx moths. The genus was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1819.
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