Elementor #2208
Small Elephant hawkmoth Deilephila porcellus (Linnaeus, 1758) Distribution. A Transpalearctic species, distributed from North Africa through the temperate zone of Eurasia to Mongolia, Transbaikalia, Yakutia, China and the Amur region. Widespread throughout Ukraine. Bionomics. A mesophilic meadow species, a characteristic inhabitant of meadows, forest edges and clearings, as well as fallows and wastelands. In most […]
Elementor #2200
Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi) Distribution: This West-Eurasian species ranges from Western Europe to Siberia, including Ukraine. Bionomics: Poplar Hawk Moths are found in mesophilic forests, floodplains, and shrubs. They are active from May to August, mainly at night, resting during the day on tree trunks, undergrowth, or structures. Females lay eggs on plant leaves, […]
Elementor #2195
Aspen Hawk Moth (Laothoe amurensis) Distribution: This boreal species is found from the Baltic States to Japan, with a limited presence in Ukraine’s Polissia region. Bionomics: Aspen Hawk Moths are hydrophilic forest-dwellers, active in May and June. They don’t feed and lay about 100 eggs on aspen leaves. Larvae feed on aspen primarily, occasionally on […]
Elementor #2183
Eyed hawkmoth Smerinthus ocellatus (Linnaeus, 1758) Distribution: This Western Palearctic species ranges from North Africa to Central Asia, including Ukraine. Bionomics: Eyed Hawk Moths inhabit deciduous and mixed forests, shrubs, and gardens. They are mostly univoltine but can have two generations in the south. Adults are active at night, resting during the day. They lay […]
Elementor #2175
Oak hawkmoth Marumba quercus (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Distribution: Mediterranean species present in Morocco, Southern Europe, the Caucasus, and parts of Asia, including Ukraine. Bionomics: Oak Hawk Moths are found in xerophytic oak forests. They are univoltine, active at night, and mate at dusk. Females lay 60-120 eggs on oak leaves, and larvae feed on […]
Elementor #2167
Lime hawkmoth Mimas tiliae (Linnaeus, 1758) Distribution: Found widely across Western Eurasia, including Ukraine. Bionomics: Lime Hawk Moths thrive in deciduous and mixed forests, ecotones, and gardens. Mostly univoltine, they fly in May and June, with some regions having two generations. They are nocturnal and rest during the day on trees or leaves. Females lay […]
Elementor #2156
Privet hawkmoth Sphinx ligustri Linnaeus, 1758 Distribution: A Transpalearctic species found widely from North Africa to Japan, including Ukraine. Bionomics: Privet Hawk Moths inhabit various forested and ecotone areas, primarily flying from May to July. In the south, they have two generations. They are active at dusk and night, feeding on nectar from fragrant flowers. […]
Elementor #2147
Pine hawkmoth Hyloicus pinastri (Linnaeus, 1758) Distribution: This Holarctic species is found in Eurasia and North America, including Ukraine. Bionomics: Pine Hawk Moths prefer coniferous and mixed forests, with a flight period from May to July in the plains and an extended flight period in mountainous regions. They are active at night, feeding on nectar […]
Elementor #2139
Broad-bordered Bee hawkmoth Hemaris fuciformis (Linnaeus, 1758) Distribution: This Transpalearctic species is found across the temperate zone, from North Africa to the Far East and Sakhalin, and is widespread throughout Ukraine. Bionomics: These mesophilic ecotone species inhabit shrub thickets, forest edges, meadows, and green plantings with honeysuckle. Mostly bivoltine, adults are active during the day, […]
Elementor #2131
Olive Bee hawkmoth Hemaris croatica (Esper, 1780) Distribution: A Ponto-Mediterranean species found in Southeastern Europe, including parts of Ukraine. Bionomics: This species is closely tied to chalk steppes and rocky limestone outcrops with sparse vegetation. It is bivoltine, flying from mid-late May to late June and mid-late July to mid-late August. Adults are active […]