Elephant Hawk Moth

chrisnchris

Hi all, I'm new around here, I introduced myself yesterday on the fruit & veg forum.

Just thought I'd pop in here to post this. I came across this handsome beast this afternoon when dividing my chives.

I expect most of you will have seen one, but here he is anyway 

 

 

 

I released it into the wilderness at the bottom of the garden

 

 

nutcutlet

very handsome

Dovefromabove

Lovely - thanks for sharing 

bekkie hughes

Havent seen one for ages

Bamboogie

 

Here's what it'll grow into, was on my laurel hedge, last year. Photo doesn't do it justice, they are beautiful.

nutcutlet

 

BizzieB

and quite rare, I believe.  

nutcutlet

Not rare here

Fairygirl

Terrific pix! I think they look quite sad as caterpillars - sad little faces 

Am I right in saying they don't get as far north as me nut?  Do we even get them in Scotland at all?

nutcutlet

I don't know if they come up to you Fairy. I'll check my moth book

Fairygirl

Thanks nut - of course, if I wasn't so idle, I could look it up myself....