Elephant Hawk-moth

Hawk-moths fly at night and although they are common they fly unseen by most people. This moth takes its name from its caterpillar, which looks a bit like an elephant's trunk.

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Summary

: Ai1169

: Biology

: Animal

: Elephant hawkmoth

: Elephant hawk moth imago.

Elephant Hawk-moth

Current Location

On Display at M Shed, Bristol Places Gallery

: Arthropoda

: Insecta

: Lepidoptera

: Sphingidae

: Deilephila

: elpenor

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