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Sphingidae
Elephant Hawk Moth
Deilephila Elpenor


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Elephant Hawk Moth

Elephant Hawk Moth
Deilephila elpenor, the elephant hawk moth, is a moth in the family Sphingidae. Its common name is derived from the caterpillar's resemblance to an elephant's trunk. It is most common in central Europe and is distributed throughout the Palearctic region. Its distinct olive and pink coloring makes it one of the most recognizable moths in its range. Quoted from Wikipedia.

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 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Well done :-)) What an unusual moth.
Have a great new week.
4 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Thanks for your very kind comment, June. I hope you have a great week too. Cheers, Joe
4 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Admirable et remarquable capture.********
4 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Malik Raoulda club
Merci pour ce beau compliment, Malik. Amitiés, Joe
4 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
Magnificent capture. Lovely detail.
4 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Jean
Thanks for your very kind comment, Jean. Cheers, Joe
4 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Amazing colours and details.
Well done Joe.
4 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Jaap. Cheers, Joe
4 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
Wow - what a find, Joe. Wonderful markings and colour.
4 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Amelia club
I appreciate your kind comment, Amelia. Thank you very much. Cheers, Joe
4 years ago.
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Superbe capture. Nicole.
4 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac club
Merci pour ton très gentil commentaire, Nicole. Amicalement, Joe
4 years ago.
 Jeff Farley
Jeff Farley
A superb capture Joe and thank you for posting to FFF.
4 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Jeff Farley
I appreciate your kind comment, Jeff. Thank you very much. Cheers, Joe
4 years ago.
 Mario Vargas
Mario Vargas club
huge¡¡¡¡
4 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Mario Vargas club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Mario. Cheers, Joe
4 years ago.
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
superbe sphinx !!
4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to neira-Dan club
Thanks for your very kind comment, neira-Dan. Cheers, Joe
4 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
What beautiful markings! I have never seen one before, so many thanks for the information.
Cheers, Rosa.
4 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Thanks, Rosa, for your very kind comment. Cheers, Joe
4 years ago.
 Champland
Champland
Enorme.... et magnifique
4 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Champland
Merci pour ce beau compliment, Champland. Amitiés, Joe
4 years ago.
 HappySnapper
HappySnapper
Excellent capture, more nocturnal, I have had a couple come into the conservatory attracted by the Hoya plant when it is in flower.
4 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to HappySnapper
I appreciate your kind comment, Happy Snapper. Thank you very much. Cheers, Joe
4 years ago.

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