8 Spectacular Caterpillars That Look Like Snakes
Elephant Hawk-Moth Caterpillar
large caterpillars of Deilephila elpenor
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Elephant hawk-moth larvae resemble elephant trunks. The caterpillars are typically dark brown with large eye spots, but they may also be found in green coloration. In adulthood, the elephant hawk-moth becomes beautiful shades of gold and pink. The moths are nocturnal and feed mostly on honeysuckle. The elephant hawk-moth is found throughout England, Wales, and Ireland, as well as in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
large caterpillars of Deilephila elpenor
Artush / Getty Images
Elephant hawk-moth larvae resemble elephant trunks. The caterpillars are typically dark brown with large eye spots, but they may also be found in green coloration. In adulthood, the elephant hawk-moth becomes beautiful shades of gold and pink. The moths are nocturnal and feed mostly on honeysuckle. The elephant hawk-moth is found throughout England, Wales, and Ireland, as well as in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
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24 November 2023
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