Sphinx pinastri, the pine hawk-moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in Palearctic realm and sometimes the Nearctic realm. This species has been found in Scotland but is usually found in England. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae.
 The larvae feed on Scots pine, Swiss pine, Siberian pine and Norway spruce.

The wings of Sphinx pinastri are grey with black dashes. The wingspan is 2+3/4 - 3+1/2 in. The moth flies from April to August depending on the location.
 The back of the thorax is grey with two dark bands around both sides.

Description

The females lay their eggs in groups of two or three along pine or spruce needles.

Life cycle

harmful

Sphinx pinastri, commonly known as the pine hawkmoth, is considered a tree pest because its larvae feed on the foliage of various coniferous trees, causing defoliation and potentially impacting the health and growth of the trees.

tree pest

Sphinx pinastri can be considered garden pests because their larvae may feed on the leaves of certain garden plants, potentially causing damage and impacting the aesthetics and health of the garden.

garden pest

Sphinx pinastri can be considered crop pests because their larvae have been known to feed on the leaves of certain crops, such as potatoes and tomatoes, which can result in reduced yield and quality of the crops.

crop pest

Sphinx pinastri is considered a pest because its larvae feed on the foliage of trees, garden plants, and crops, causing damage and potentially impacting the health and productivity of these plants.

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