Sphingidae

69.007 Pine Hawk-moth Sphinx pinastri Linnaeus, 1758

Local

Similar species:

Forewing: 35 to 41mm

Habitats: Conifer plantations, mixed woodland and wooded heathland.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the mature needles of Scots Pine and sometimes Maritime Pine, Norway Spruce and Cedar of Lebanon. It is found on both young and mature trees. It pupates just under the soil or in leaf litter.