B725 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 I have not seen one of these for a long time yet alone in the garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Mines bigger than yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 I have not seen one of these for a long time yet alone in the garden What species is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 think its a deaths-head hawk moth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Its a Elephant Hawkmoth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Deffo the Elephant Hawk-we used to get loads of them at the end of our garden-they seem to eat a particular plant that grows near water and has pinkish flowers. We came across one in the New Forest a few years ago and took it to a "Nature information center" for a laugh-they were totally clueless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Deffo the Elephant Hawk-we used to get loads of them at the end of our garden-they seem to eat a particular plant that grows near water and has pinkish flowers. We came across one in the New Forest a few years ago and took it to a "Nature information center" for a laugh-they were totally clueless Looked up above and could the pink flower plant be rose bay willow herb ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Just had a quick look on Google,Islandgun, and you may well be right-well done sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Often found on fuscias...caterpillars can vary from green to dark brown.. Here's the adult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) I was ambushing bunnies yesterday evening when I felt something on my right hand. It was one of these. A Privet Hawk Moth Caterpillar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4XKO0zmFu0 Edited August 17, 2014 by KFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 I was ambushing bunnies yesterday evening when I felt something on my right hand. It was one of these. A Privet Hawk Moth Caterpillar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4XKO0zmFu0 Used to find these as kid, look under privet hedges for droppings (like a tiny hand grenade) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynGT4 Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 think its a deaths-head hawk moth. it puts the lotion in the basket or it gets the hose again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 it puts the lotion in the basket or it gets the hose again... Must watch that again, better than any of the sequels/prequels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynGT4 Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Must watch that again, better than any of the sequels/prequels +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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