Privet hawk-moth — size comparison

The privet hawk-moth is active chiefly in the evening and at night, visiting flowers for nectar. In Europe and Asia it uses gardens, scrub and woodland edges. C

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

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

Privet hawk-moth

Sphinx ligustri

105 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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Privet hawk-mothWingspan105 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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

The privet hawk-moth is active chiefly in the evening and at night, visiting flowers for nectar. In Europe and Asia it uses gardens, scrub and woodland edges. Caterpillars eat privet, lilac and ash leaves.

Measurement sources