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Is this an elephant hawk moth caterpillar?

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ErrolTheDragon · 07/08/2019 17:33

Just noticed this when I was putting buddleia prunings in the compost bin. I transferred it back to the buddleia before coming in to try to ID it - I reckon it looks like an elephant hawk moth caterpillar. I've never seen one before.

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Is this an elephant hawk moth caterpillar?
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MereDintofPandiculation · 07/08/2019 21:13

Yes, it looks like it. You lucky thing!

ErrolTheDragon · 07/08/2019 21:50

I hope she wasn't discombobulated by nearly being consigned to the bin, just glad I spotted her.

I gather the moths are partial to honeysuckle, I've got some on the fence near the buddleia so I must remember to take some evening strolls by it.

Advisemeplease1 · 07/08/2019 22:07

Yes, lovely, haven't seen one in yonks!

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