I have not yet explored the moth species here - at some point I am going to get the equipment to trap them at night and see what's around. However it was good to spot a monster caterpillar and be able to identify it as Elephant Hawk Moth (Deilephila elpenor). The picture shows just the front section of this huge caterpillar which I estimate to be about 100mm long. I have left a lot of Willowherb around this year and perhaps this is my reward as the larva feeds on Willowherbs. I hope to see the adult version as it has a stunning pink and olive green design.
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