Poplar hawkmoth — size comparison

The poplar hawkmoth occurs around poplars, aspens and willows, including wetlands and parks. Adults are nocturnal and may come to artificial lights. Caterpillar

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

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

Poplar hawkmoth

Laothoe populi

77,5 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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Poplar hawkmothWingspan77.5 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
Poplar hawkmoth — size comparison — facts and sources

The poplar hawkmoth occurs around poplars, aspens and willows, including wetlands and parks. Adults are nocturnal and may come to artificial lights.

Caterpillars eat host-tree leaves and accumulate reserves. Adults do not feed, focusing their activity on reproduction.

Measurement sources