Pine hawk-moth

The pine hawk-moth (Sphinx pinastri) is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in Palearctic ecozone and sometimes the Nearctic ecozone. This species has been found in Scotland but is usually found in England.The Natural History of British Insects By Edward Donovan (accessed January 12, 2009) It is amongst the most common moths in many parts of Europe and the Middle East.

The larvae feed on Scots pine, Swiss pine, Siberian pine and Norway spruce.

Sphinx pinastri's wings are gray with black dashes. The wingspan is 2 3/4 - 3 1/2 inches (7–9 cm).Butterflies and Moths of North America  (accessed January 12, 2009) The moth flies from April to August depending on the location.

The back of the thorax is grey with two dark bands around both sides.The Naturalist's Library edited by William Jardine (accessed January 12, 2009)

The females lay their eggs in groups of 2 or 3 along pine or spruce needles.

References

Category:Sphinginae