Sphingidae: Sphinginae

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

BF1978 (ABH69.007)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

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.
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap. 1of 2.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Convolvulus Hawk-moth Agrius convolvuli
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Brown, red, white, green, black, orange
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5