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The poplar hawk-moth (''Laothoe populi'') is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found throughout the Palearctic region and the Near East and is one of the most common members of the family in the region.〔Pittaway, 1993, page not cited〕 == Description == This is a large (wingspan 70–100 mm), odd-looking, species due to its habit of resting with its hindwings held further forward than (but still half hidden by) the forewings (the species lacks a frenulum joining the wings together). It is said to look like a cluster of dead leaves of the main host, poplar. When disturbed, the moth will suddenly reveal a bright orange-red basal patch on the hindwing, possibly as a distraction or startle display. Gynandromorphs, half female and half male, are common.〔 The wings are grey marked with darker grey fascia but with the greys occasionally replaced by buffish tones (this form is more frequent among females than males).There is a white spot at the distal edge of the cell on the fore wings. Joined moths.JPG|Mating pair showing both color variants. Laothoe populi MHNT dos.jpg | Dorsal side - MHNT Laothoe populi MHNT ventre.jpg|△ Ventral side - MHNT 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Laothoe populi」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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