Sphingidae

69.002 Eyed Hawk-moth Smerinthus ocellata (Linnaeus, 1758)

Common

Similar species:

Forewing: 36 to 44mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland, parkland, scrub, orchards, gardens, river-banks, marshes and fens.

Habits: The moth is occasionally found on tree trunks in the day. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on sallows, willows, Apple, Crab Apple, Aspen and poplars. It will use both trees and small saplings. It pupates under the soil near the base of its foodplant.