NOW: Mimas tiliae EGGS

Lime Hawk Moths are medium-sized moths, slightly smaller than the Eyed Hawk, with a wingspan between 6 and 7cm. The adult moths occur in various colours and shades, including reds, browns, greys and greens. Several distinct variations have also been named. There are typically a couple of broods every year. Caterpillars feed on Lime, Willow, Birch, Cherry, and some others. Lay out tissue on the base of the enclosure for caterpillars to pupate amongst, or provide containers with compost for them to burrow into. Autumn pupae should be stored cold over winter until spring. Moths do not eat but breed very easily.

• Host plants: Lime, Birch, Willow, Alder, Cherry. Others reported.

• Difficulty: Easy (1/10)

• Temperature: Room temp. or outside

• Lifecycle: single or double brooded