Mimas tiliae (Linnaeus 1758) (Family Sphingidae)

Forewing Length: 23-29mm;
Wingspan: 55-70mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? June - September (Winter) April - July
(Earliest: 6.6)

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

Betulaceae

Prunus avium
Possible Food:
(Larva)
(Polyphagous)

Acer
Parasitoids:
Several Ichneumonidae Larvae

Pales pavida Larva
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Tachinidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Mimas tiliae
Mimas tiliae
Lepidoptera and Their Ecology: Mimas tiliae
Lepiforum: Mimas tiliae
Plant Parasites of Europe: Mimas tiliae


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