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Spurge Hawkmoth Caterpillar Ter Yde, Belgium (July, 2016).<br /> They feed on plants of Euphorbia genus from which they pick up toxic components to protect them against predators.<br /> <br /> Belgium,Geotagged,Hyles euphorbiae,Spring,Spurge Hawk-moth Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Spurge Hawkmoth Caterpillar

Ter Yde, Belgium (July, 2016).
They feed on plants of Euphorbia genus from which they pick up toxic components to protect them against predators.

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The Spurge Hawk-moth

The Spurge Hawk-moth is a European moth of the family Sphingidae. This hawk moth is used as an agent of biological pest control against the noxious weed known as leafy spurge , but usually only in conjunction with other agents. The larvae consume the leaves and bracts of the plant.

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Uploaded Jul 30, 2016. Captured Jun 19, 2015 15:23 in Ter Yde 2-20, 8670 Koksijde, Belgium.
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  • SP-820UZ
  • f/4.5
  • 10/4000s
  • ISO80
  • 5.7mm