Lime hawkmoth — size comparison

The lime hawkmoth inhabits woodland, parks and gardens with suitable trees. Adults fly on warm nights and may come to lights. They do not feed, relying on cater

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Wingspan

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

Lime hawkmoth

Mimas tiliae

62 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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Lime hawkmothWingspan62 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.

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

The lime hawkmoth inhabits woodland, parks and gardens with suitable trees. Adults fly on warm nights and may come to lights. They do not feed, relying on caterpillar energy stores.

Caterpillars eat lime leaves and other trees including birches and elms. After growth they pupate; pupae overwinter.

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