This is a
portrait of the ??
hawk-moth (Laothoe populi). The
perspective of this picture shows the bulky, furry, spindle-shaped body
that narrows towards its beginning and its end. On the below side of its feelers the ??hawk-moth in the picture wears bundles of hairs. They are typical for males, that have additional sensory organs to perceive the faint scent of females over long distances. Female antennae are not hairy. |
Kleiner Weinschwärmer | The Sphinx | Eyed Hawk-moth | Willow-herb Hawk-moth | |
Lime Hawk-moth | Pappelschwärmer | Linienschwärmer | Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-moth |
Photograph by José Verkest, Text by Maria Pfeifer |