Distribution

The wingspan is about 70 mm. It is similar to Hippotion brennus and Hippotion joiceyi but distinguishable from the former by the lack of paired subdorsal white spots on the abdomen and from the latter by the lack of a dorsal white median line on the thorax.

Description

Larvae feed on Epilobium, Coprosma repens, Ipomoea and Fuchsia.

Biology

Hippotion scrofa, commonly known as the Vine Hawkmoth, is considered a tree pest because its larvae feed on the leaves of various tree species, causing defoliation and potential damage to the overall health and growth of the trees.

tree pest

Hippotion scrofa can be considered garden pests because their larvae feed on the leaves of many garden plants, potentially causing damage and defoliation, which can impact the aesthetics and health of the garden plants.

garden pest

Hippotion scrofa can be considered crop pests because their larvae have been known to feed on the leaves of various crop plants, leading to defoliation and potential yield loss, which can negatively impact agricultural productivity.

crop pest

Hippotion scrofa is considered a pest because its larvae feed on the leaves of trees, garden plants, and crops, causing defoliation and potential damage to the overall health and productivity of these plants.

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