Pine hawk-moth — size comparison

The pine hawk-moth is a slender moth with grey wings and dark lengthwise markings. It occurs in forests and other wooded areas containing pines and related plan

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Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Pine hawk-moth

Sphinx pinastri

83 mmAdult individual · płeć nieokreślona
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydełMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
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Pine hawk-mothWingspan83 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Pine hawk-moth — size comparison — facts and sources

The pine hawk-moth is a slender moth with grey wings and dark lengthwise markings. It occurs in forests and other wooded areas containing pines and related plants that provide food for its developing caterpillars.

The adult moth feeds on nectar. The caterpillar, by contrast, eats pine needles and those of some other conifers. Pale lines on its body break up its outline among the needles.

Adults appear mainly from late spring into summer, followed by feeding caterpillars. The species passes the winter as a pupa hidden in the soil.

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