1991 Deilephila elpenor (Elephant Hawkmoth)

Sphingidae Macroglossinae Final Length: ~70mm

Another view of the caterpillar, with the head retracted, showing the defensive posture. If disturbed, the head is pulled back into the third segment, causing the eye-spots to swell and looking somewhat like the head of a small snake.This specimen was found feeding on a garden Fuscia.