2020

ST4713 : Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar (Deilephila elpenor)

taken 4 years ago, near to West Chinnock, Somerset, England

Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar (Deilephila elpenor)
Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar (Deilephila elpenor)
The caterpillar of this moth (who is chomping on a green leaf!) is said to resemble the trunk of an elephant. It feeds from the Willowherbs, Bedstraws, Himalayan Basalm and in gardens, Fuchsia.

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Geographical Context: Lowlands Primary Subject: Moth
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ST4713, 47 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Sarah Smith   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 8 August, 2020   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 9 August, 2020
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 4720 1379 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:55.2684N 2:45.1526W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 4720 1379
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EAST (about 90 degrees)
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