Elephant Hawk Moth
Taken at RSPB Saltholme on 25th June 2024 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode. Fact File


Caterpillar
Taken at Baron's Haugh on 7th September 2019 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.		 Fact File
Elephant Hawk Moth.
Species:
Order:
Family:
Local names: 		Deilephila elpenor.
Lepidoptera.
Sphingidae.
Larval Food:
Adult Food:
Wingspan:
Habitat:

Flies/Found:
Feature:
 		Plants
Nectar, Pollen.
60 - 70 mm.
 A variety of habitats including rough grassland, heathland, sand dunes, hedgerows, woodland, the open countryside, and even urban gardens.
May - September.
Vision