It’s a typical hot August day and the living is easy, in a deck chair, under a sun hat, sort-of reading a book, with my gaze drifting around the garden. 5 out of 5 stars (26) 26 reviews $ 3.37. For many people an interest in moths comes from seeing a picture of a Giant Hawkmoth or Silkmoth in a book. Elephant Hawk Moth Facts Firstly, the breathtaking Elephant Hawk Moth is a variety of Lepidoptera with an extensive range. The adults are attractively coloured pink and green affairs, with a streamlined appearance. The Elephant Hawkmoth, or Deilephila elpenor, is a native of the British Isles and central Europe. Rearing some larvae at school or seeing a live insect at a Tropical Butterfly House. We want to express our gratitude to all who showed their support by making a contribution this year. It is the biggest of the lot, although the Privet Hawk moth follows it quite closely. From shop HStewartDesigns. Harry the Elephant Hawk Moth has finally hatched out after spending nearly 8 months in a chrysalis, and he looks amazing! Further, within that range, this incredible insect plays a key environmental role. There are some wuite attractive Hawkmoths, the Humming bird hawkmoth is a day flyer and sounds similar to the humming bird. If in doubt, look for the pink stripe down the body of the larger species which the small elephant hawk-moth doesn’t have. Elephant hawk moth (Deilephila elpenor) Vine hawk moth (Hippotion celerio) Spurge hawk moth (Hyles euphorbiae) Oleander hawk moth (Daphnis nerii) Pandora sphinx moth (Eumorpha pandorus) Tomato worm (Manduca quinquemaculata) Tobacco hornworm (Manduca sexta) … August is a good time to spot the caterpillar of the fuchsia and olive-coloured elephant hawkmoth, says writer and photographer David Chapman. Elephant Hawk Moth Card, Moth card, Greetings card, Insect card, Bug card, Blank greetings card, Birthday card, Moth, Elephant Hawk Moth, HStewartDesigns. The elephant hawk moth is common in Europe and is one of the commonest hawk moths in the British Isles, widely distributed throughout much of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland, but its range spans northern Africa and most of Asia to Japan as well. The spectacular invertebrate also remains known for possessing extraordinary night vision. 'Perhaps it was the dramatic way that the creature revealed itself that made it seem suddenly miraculous.' Elephant hawk-moth caterpillar. Hi Hilary, This lovely moth goes by the unglamorous name of Elephant Hawk-Moth, Deilephila elpenor.The UK Moths Website has this to say about the Elephant Hawk-Moth: “The English name of this moth is derived from the caterpillar’s fanciful resemblance to an elephant’s trunk. 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