Lime Hawkmoth, newly emerged, pumping up its wings

Just emerged from my small garden area of hay meadow. Every little helps!

comments (8)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Whoa, that is a very interesting image, have never seen this phase on such a large moth before. Posted 3 years ago
1. NattyOne
  
  Lion
  
  It emerged from the smallish grassy area and was on a flag-stone, I moved it a little higher as it was in danger of being trampled by my dog - 30 minutes later the sun moved round to where it was & then it was gone. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Amazing, show how brief this window is. Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. NattyOne
      
      Lion
      
      Very vulnerable time!! Posted 3 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Very cool! Posted 3 years ago
1. NattyOne
  
  Lion
  
  Lovely moth!, cheers Posted 3 years ago

Neptune

Lion

Amazing! Posted 3 years ago
1. NattyOne
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks :¬) Posted 3 years ago

The Lime Hawk-moth

"Mimas tiliae", known as the Lime Hawk-moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found throughout the Palearctic region and the Near East, and has also been identified in Eastern Canada.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

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Uploaded Jun 19, 2022. Captured Jun 16, 2022 13:06.

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