Common Striped Hawkmoth
Common NameCommon Striped Hawkmoth
Scientific NameHyles livornica
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white, red
HabitatOpen dry areas, grasslands, scrubland, gardens, coastal dunes
Geographic RangeAfrica, Europe, Asia (Palearctic and Oriental regions), migratory to northern Europe
Host PlantsGalium, Epilobium, Rumex, Euphorbia, Vitis
Flight PeriodMultiple generations, typically April to October, depending on region and migration
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brown with yellow spots and a horn at the rear, pupating in a cocoon underground.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad white stripe running diagonally across the olive-brown forewings and the vibrant pinkish-red hindwings with a black margin, visible during flight or when wings are slightly open.
Description
A medium-sized hawkmoth with olive-brown forewings characterized by a prominent, diagonal white stripe, and bright pinkish-red hindwings with a black border.
