Spurge hawk-moth — size comparison

The spurge hawk-moth occurs in clearings, fallow ground and forest edges where spurges grow. Caterpillars feed chiefly on spurges, while adults take nectar. Adu

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

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

Spurge hawk-moth

Hyles euphorbiae

65 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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Spurge hawk-mothWingspan65 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
Spurge hawk-moth — size comparison — facts and sources

The spurge hawk-moth occurs in clearings, fallow ground and forest edges where spurges grow. Caterpillars feed chiefly on spurges, while adults take nectar.

Adults are observed chiefly from May to July, while caterpillars occur in summer and autumn.

Measurement sources