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Willowherb Hawkmoth

Proserpinus proserpina

The Willowherb Hawkmoth is a special moth that loves to visit flowers at night. It has beautiful green and brown wings that help it blend in with plants during the day.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Willowherb Hawkmoth has a stout, torpedo-shaped body and distinctive olive-green forewings with a prominent dark central band. Its hindwings are a striking pinkish-red, often visible during flight. The combination of green and pink makes it quite unique among moths.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilySphingidaeGenusProserpinus
Willowherb Hawkmoth
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Willowherb Hawkmoth

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its caterpillars are huge, green, and have cool fake 'eye spots' on their sides!

Some people mistake these moths for hummingbirds because of their fast, buzzing flight!

They undergo a complete transformation from a tiny egg to a flying adult moth.

This amazing moth helps flowers make seeds by carrying their pollen from blossom to blossom.

Special abilities

Ability

Hovering Acrobat

Willowherb Hawkmoth can hover expertly in mid-air because of its powerful wings, allowing it to sip nectar from flowers without landing.

Ability

Nectar Straw

Willowherb Hawkmoth has a long, coiled proboscis that helps them reach deep inside flowers to drink sugary nectar.

Ability

Daytime Disguise

Willowherb Hawkmoth has cryptic coloring on its forewings that helps them blend perfectly with leaves and bark during the day.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
45-60 mm
Size
20-30 mm
Lifespan
14-28 days
Flight Speed
40 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adults sip flower nectar while caterpillars munch on plant leaves.

Age differences: Caterpillars eat leaves, while adult moths feed on flower nectar.

Primary Foods

  • Nectar (from Honeysuckle)
  • Nectar (from Valerian)
  • Willowherb leaves (caterpillars)
  • Bedstraw leaves (caterpillars)

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Moths are usually safe, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willowherb Hawkmoth's wingspan?

45-60 mm

How big is Willowherb Hawkmoth?

20-30 mm

How long does Willowherb Hawkmoth live?

14-28 days

How fast can Willowherb Hawkmoth fly?

40 km/h

What does Willowherb Hawkmoth eat?

Adults sip flower nectar while caterpillars munch on plant leaves.

Where is Willowherb Hawkmoth usually found?

Grasslands

How does Willowherb Hawkmoth hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Willowherb Hawkmoth have?

6

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