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Lancashire, United Kingdom

does anyone know what this is I assume its some kind of caterpillar its about 5.5 to 6cms long and about just over 1cms thick. never ever seen one like this.




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One of the Hawkmoth caterpillars. You are very lucky, the moths are spectacular.

24 Aug, 2015

 

thank you

24 Aug, 2015

 

That one is an Elephant Hawkmoth 'baby'.
http://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/elephant-hawk-moth

24 Aug, 2015

 

Great aren't they?

24 Aug, 2015

 

The faux eyes makes it look like a snake.

25 Aug, 2015

 

They love a fuchsia so beware!

25 Aug, 2015

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