walshie Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 I've never been a fan of creepy-crawlies but my mrs just pointed out this charmer sitting on our path. I hope it moves soon as we have to go out later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROY Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Hawk Moth Caterpillar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 What a beauty. Found some very impressive ones in Cyprus recently. Will put up pics sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 We used to get big green ones with one long horn on the privet hedge across the road when I was a kid a bit scary we thought at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 What a cracker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) My youngest found one last year while weeding. The kids were reluctant helpers until they found it. After that it wasn't weeding any more. It was a mini beast hunt. I don't know if it is the same one - I see differences. Edited July 28, 2016 by Big Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) Its an Elephant hawk moth caterpillar. The adult moths are pink ,scarlet ,an orangy buff and quite large. the caterpillar comes in two colours, some are greenish others brown\grey. Edited July 28, 2016 by anser2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 used to find hundreds of these on willow herbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Tastes like chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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