Image] I have referred to this moth as "him" but not only may it be "her" it could even be "him and her" as apparently "Gynandromorphs" (half male, half female) are common in this species. Photo of its caterpillar here Image] (by Mick Lobb) See shared description below.."> Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi)
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Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi)

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The photograph on this page of Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi) by Rob Farrow as part of the Geograph project.

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Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi)

Image: © Rob Farrow Taken: 5 Jun 2013

This fine specimen found its way into our offices, so I took a few photos of him before finding a shady spot for him outside. For a view of his "face" see Image] I have referred to this moth as "him" but not only may it be "her" it could even be "him and her" as apparently "Gynandromorphs" (half male, half female) are common in this species. Photo of its caterpillar here Image] (by Mick Lobb) See shared description below.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.69414
Longitude
-0.17724