Is this an elephant hawk moth caterpillar?

[ErrolTheDragon]

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.

Now hope the photo loads...

Yes, it looks like it. You lucky thing!

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.

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