Creature
Elephant Hawk-moth
Insect
A spectacular pink-and-green moth that flies on summer nights. Its remarkable caterpillar has a trunk-like front and flashes snake-like eyespots to frighten predators.
💡 Fun Facts
- This gorgeous moth is a dazzling mix of pink and olive-green, like a living sunset.
- Its caterpillar is named after an elephant because its front end can stretch out like a long, grey trunk.
- When alarmed, the caterpillar puffs up and shows off two big fake eyespots to look like a scary little snake.
📅 Through the Year
- Active:May to July