Convolvulus hawkmoth — size comparison

The convolvulus hawkmoth is a powerful long-distance flier. It takes nectar at night and local occurrence may reflect migration. Caterpillars eat bindweeds and

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Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Convolvulus hawkmoth

Agrius convolvuli

100 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Convolvulus hawkmothWingspan100 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Convolvulus hawkmoth — size comparison — facts and sources

The convolvulus hawkmoth is a powerful long-distance flier. It takes nectar at night and local occurrence may reflect migration.

Caterpillars eat bindweeds and related plants. Development in cooler regions depends on weather; an arriving adult need not indicate a resident population.

Measurement sources