Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar by kaward
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Description
After looking out for these for years on Rosebay willowherbs when out walking, nothing. Today one fell from a Smoke bush in my garden. I chose this view to show it's "eyes" and bulbous dummy head.
They wave it about jerking to scare off predators. Their real head is quite small and is pulled in so not to ruin the effect. It is as long and as thick as my middle finger!
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Comments (8)
bebopdlx
Excellent photo!!!
pamjr44
Wow! I hope you are going to keep him till he changes into a moth. Lucky find and a great photo. Cheers Pam
durleybeachbum
A wonderful find! Since you mentioned the willow herb I have looked too. I usually find them in the fuchsias!
blinkings
Huge.
kgb224
Amazing capture my friend. God Bless.
MrsRatbag
Wow! He looks like an elephant trunk with eyes...great find!!
Fidelity2
It is very well done. I thank you. 5+!!!
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Excellent Kevin. Something I have not yet encountered. Thanks for the tip on their love of the fireweed Rosebay willow herb, I will look more closely in future :)