Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Poplar Hawk-moth
Laothoe populi
LEPIDOPTERA | Bombycoidea
Sphingidae (Sphinx or Hawk Moths) > Smerinthinae > Smerinthini
Checklist ref. 69.003
Designation: 'macro-moth'
Status: common and widely distributed
Typical habitat: woodland, parkland, gardens
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â mainly Poplars and Aspen, but also frequent on Goat Willow
Flight behaviour: flies at night, but comes to light
Flight season: May - July, August - September
Note: photographed after release from garden moth-trap
Three Legged Cross (garden), East Dorset | June 21
Three Legged Cross, East Dorset | June 21 (garden moth-trap)
