Oak Hawkmoth
Common NameOak Hawkmoth
Scientific NameMarumba quercus
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)90
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatOak woodlands, forests, parks, and gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East
Host PlantsQuercus spp. (oak), Castanea spp. (chestnut)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are green with white stripes and a prominent horn at the rear, feeding primarily on oak leaves. They pupate in the soil, and adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsLook for its large size, the distinctive banded pattern of brown and tan on the forewings, and the scalloped wing margins. It is typically found in areas with oak trees.
Description
A large, robust moth with broad, scalloped wings. Its forewings display a banded pattern of various shades of brown and tan, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
