Pine Hawk-moth (Sphinx pinastri (=Hyloicus), Linnaeus, 1758)

General Information

Pupates in leaf litter or loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 35-41mm.
Foodplant(s): Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), coniferous trees
Flying: One generation, May-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Coniferous woodland and wooded heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap. 1of 2.

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nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.

Privet Hawk-moth Sphinx ligustri

06834 Pine Hawk-moth Sphinx pinastri (=Hyloicus), Linnaeus, 1758

BF1978 (ABH69.007)