This insect (also called vine bird) belongs to the genus of the night owl butterflies. The caterpillars of certain species can appear as vine pests on a small scale. The caterpillars of the species widespread in Europe, the middle vine moth (Deilephila elpenor) and the small vine moth (Deilephila porcellus), feed mainly on willowherbs. The Great Vine Hawk-moth (Hippotion...
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