Laothoe populi (Linnaeus, 1758)
poplar hawk moth
on Populus, Salix.
Hoofddorp, 24.vii.2022 © Laurens van der Linde
another aspect
Hoofddorp, 17.vii.2018 © Laurens van der Linde
from the side
parasite
Larvae freely on the leaves.
host plants
Salicaceae, oligophagous
Populus alba, x canadensis, gileadensis, nigra, tremula; Salix alba, aurita, babylonica, caprea, x fragilis, purpurea, x sachalinensis, triandra, viminalis.
References to Alnus glutinosa; Betula; Crataegus; Fraxinus; Laurus; Malus; Quercus; Rosa; Ulmus are dubious or occaional (Pittaway).
distribution within Europe
egg, larva, pupa
see Lepiforum, Pyrgus.
synonyms
Smerinthus populi.
references
Akkuzu, Ayberk & Inac (2007a), Bouček (1959a), Cobos Suarez (1988a), Dapporto (1998a), Ebert (ed., 1994a), Huertas Dionisio (2007a), Lepiforum (2021), Meerman (1987a), Pittaway (1996a), pyrgus.de (2023), Seven (2020a), Tugelea & Tugelea (2020b), Vegliante & Zilli (2007a).