Distribution:

Mongolia, northeastern China and adjacent areas of Russia. The stock hear displayed originates from the Russian far east.

Wingspan:

In between 7 and 9 centimeter

Season:

two flights between June and September

Food plants:

Euphorbia species, the depicted caterpillars were reared on Euphorbia myrsinitis. The larvae have a preference for the flower umbels, especially when young

Rearing:

Not difficult, similar to Hyles euphorbiae. Keep warm, dry and in well ventilated plastic containers. Fast growing and ready to pupate within four weeks. The pupal stage between the 2 flights is short (2 to 3 weeks). Pupae resulting from the second flight can be overwintered in the fridge.

Difficulties:

obtaining breeding stock, rarely offered