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Deilephila elpenor
The larva is about 75 millimetres (3.0 in) long, green and brown in colour.
The species is found throughout Britain and Ireland. Its range extends across Europe, Russia, and into China, northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, Japan and Korea (though not Taiwan). Introduced specimens have been found in British Columbia.
I spotted this at a Botanical garden in Jinghong. It was just crawling along a pathway as I walked around the gardens. Pretty sure ID is correct, though this spotting is a bit lighter in color.
11 Comments
Thanks Ali.
very cool!
Thanks Jeanette
Great series :)
Thanks Mayra!
Incredible! Great shot!
Thanks courtney!
Nice!
Thanks guys! This is the second elephant hawkmoth caterpillar I've spotted but I have yet to see the actual hawkmoth!
Cool
Hey Dan, never seen anything like this one.. Very nice!