Elementor #2123
Narrow-bordered Bee hawkmoth Hemaris tityus (Linnaeus, 1758) Distribution: A West-Eurasian species with a range from Western Europe to Western Siberia and northeastern China, locally distributed in Ukraine. Bionomics: These xero-mesophilic meadow species prefer dry and moderately moist herbaceous meadows, forest edges, and meadow steppes. They are active during the day, feeding on nectar from blue […]
Elementor #2114
Willowherb hawkmoth Proserpinus proserpina (Pallas, 1772) Distribution: Found in Western Palearctic regions, spanning from North Africa to Western Siberia, with local populations in Ukraine. Bionomics: This moth prefers hygro-mesophilic environments, like lowland meadows, wet thickets, and swampy forest edges. It’s active from April to June, primarily during twilight, and feeds on nectar from fragrant plants […]
Elementor #2106
Gorgon hawkmoth Sphingonaepiopsis gorgoniades (Hübner, [1819]) Distribution: Ponto-Mediterranean species found from Southeastern Europe to Central Asia, with local populations in Ukraine. Bionomics: This xero- and petrophilic steppe species inhabits limestone outcrops with sparse vegetation. It’s univoltine and flies from late May to July in Donbas and from April to October in Crimea. Active at dusk, […]
Elementor #2094
Oleander hawkmoth Daphnis nerii (Linnaeus, 1758) Distribution: Native to tropical and subtropical regions from Africa to Southeast Asia. Occasional migrations reach southern Europe, including Ukraine. Bionomics: This xero thermophilic species prefers drying riverbeds and oleander thickets. In Ukraine, it’s sporadic in the Crimea and southern regions. It’s multivoltine with flight periods in June–July and August–September. […]
Elementor #2084
Hummingbird hawkmoth Macroglossum stellatarum (Linnaeus, 1758) Distribution: Ranges from North Africa to the Far East, including parts of Russia. Migratory behavior is observed, reaching Ukraine. Bionomics: Highly adaptable, found in diverse habitats from forests to wastelands. Multivoltine with multiple generations per year. Active during the day and night, feeding on various flower nectars. Caterpillars develop […]
Elementor #2075
Spurge hawkmoth Hyles euphorbiae (Linnaeus, 1758) Distribution. A Western Palearctic species, widely distributed from western Europe to northwestern China and western Mongolia. In Ukraine – widespread throughout the territory. Bionomics. Xero-mesophilic meadow-steppe species, a characteristic inhabitant of various open primarily xerothermic biotopes, both natural (steppes, meadows, wastelands) and anthropogenic (agrocenoses, fallows, wastelands, etc.). Bivoltine. Adults […]
Elementor #2069
Spurge hawkmoth Hyles euphorbiae (Linnaeus, 1758) Distribution: Widespread in Western Palearctic regions, including Ukraine. Bionomics: This xero-mesophilic meadow-steppe species inhabits open xerothermic biotopes. Bivoltine, with adults present in May–June and August–September. Active at dusk and night, feeding on flower nectar. Caterpillars feed on various milkweed species. Pupation takes place in the soil. Abundance and Conservation: […]
Elementor #2053
Striped hawkmoth Hyles livornica (Esper, 1780) Distribution: Widespread in Mediterranean regions, including southern Europe and Ukraine. Bionomics: Xerothermic species found in dry and rocky habitats. Bivoltine, with adults present from May to June and August to September. Active at night, feeding on flower nectar. Caterpillars feed on various plants, including bindweeds and Convolvulus. Pupation takes […]
Elementor #2044
Seabuckthorn hawkmoth Hyles hippophaes (Esper, 1789) Distribution: Found in regions from southern Europe to Central Asia. Expanding westwards in Ukraine. Bionomics: Xerothermophilic species confined to oleaster thickets. Univoltine, with adults present in June–July. Active at dusk and night, feeding on oleaster nectar. Caterpillars feed on various plants. Pupation occurs in the soil. Abundance and Conservation: […]
Elementor #2034
Silver-striped hawkmoth Hippotion celerio (Linnaeus, 1758) Distribution: Widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, with occasional records in southern Europe, including Ukraine. Bionomics: This species may occasionally migrate to Ukraine from warmer regions. It’s multivoltine and can be active throughout the year in suitable climates. Active during the night, feeding on flower nectar from various plants. […]