Laothoe habeli
Laothoe habeli is a butterfly (moth ) from the family of moth ( Sphingidae ). The species is endemic to central China. All preimaginal stages are still unknown.
Features
The moths reach a wingspan of 60-74 millimeters. The type looks very similar to the Nominatunterart of poplar hawkmoth ( Laothoe populi ). The front wings are gray-brown and wear at the base of the post - median and Subterminalregion a blue-gray tie. The wing veins are yellow, the Diskalfleck is formed only indistinctly. The wing pattern is not very lively and resembles that of Laothoe amurensis amurensis. The forewing outer margin is indented jagged. The hind wings have the same color as the forewings, but basal show a large orange area. This, however, is less well expressed on some individuals.
The genitalia of the male are typical of the genus Laothoe. However, the projections are compared to those of the poplar hawkmoth along the entire saccule equidistant and are not to the tip on. The sac is tapered rather than blunt and about 30 equal-sized Cornuti are divided into two approximately equal groups. The poplar hawkmoth has two groups of 30 or 10 pieces.
Occurrence
The species is endemic to central China and inhabits deciduous forests. In Shaanxi you meet on the way 1500-1900 meters above sea level, in Sichuan, for she has only been found at 2400 meters.
Way of life
Very little is known about the life of this kind. The males are strongly attracted by artificial light sources. The type flies in one generation a year, mainly in May and June. The flight time is from April to July in Shaanxi, Sichuan in June.