The Garden Community for Garden Lovers

And here it is again.............an Elephant Hawk Moth catterpillar


And here it is again.............an Elephant Hawk Moth catterpillar

Not too sure, whether you are looking at its head or its bottom......as long as it knows the difference.



Comments on this photo

 

Shame to think of it nibbling your fuschia but what a beauty it develops into ..

24 Aug, 2009

 

BB didnt have the heart to move it........

24 Aug, 2009

 

Good on you DD it really is the most beautiful of moths almost totally pink great if you get to see it ..

25 Aug, 2009

 

Will keep a look out for it BB.

27 Aug, 2009

 

You very lucky person you, these are such wonderful caterpillars (head end by the way) its almost worth growing fuschias just to tempt them in!

11 Sep, 2009

 

Had two in the garden this year Indy, and yes they are amazing to look at.

11 Sep, 2009



Comment on this photo


Pictures by Dottydaisy2
360 of 5434

What else?

Members who like this photo

  • Gardening with friends since
    4 Apr, 2008

  • Gardening with friends since
    31 Jan, 2008

  • Gardening with friends since
    10 Nov, 2008

  • Gardening with friends since
    18 Sep, 2008

  • Gardening with friends since
    3 Aug, 2009

  • Gardening with friends since
    4 Feb, 2008

  • Gardening with friends since
    22 Oct, 2008