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Mimas tiliae · liepinis sfinksas

The larva is green with yellow and red markings along the side and a blue horn at the hind end, typical of the family. It feeds mainly on lime but has also been recorded feeding on Ulmus, Alnus, Betula and other deciduous trees and shrubs. The colour changes to purple-grey when ready to pupate, at which point the larvae wander in search of a pupation site. The species overwinters as a pupa in the soil at the base of its host tree.‥

EXIF

model
Canon EOS 6D
f
16
EV±
0.0 EV
speed
1/160 s
flash
yes, mode: compulsory
ISO
100
focal
65 mm
mode
manual

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