Laothoe populi (Linnaeus 1758) (Family Sphingidae)

Forewing Length: 30-46mm;
Wingspan: 65-90mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? June - September (Winter) April - September
(Earliest: 8.5)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)
(Oligophagous)

Salicaceae
Parasitoids:
Several Ichneumonidae Larvae

Microplitis tuberculifer Larva

Pales pavida Larva
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Tachinidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Laothoe populi
Laothoe populi
Nature Spot: Poplar Hawk-moth - Laothoe populi
Lepidoptera and Their Ecology: Laothoe populi
Lepiforum: Laothoe populi
Plant Parasites of Europe: Laothoe populi


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