Small Elephant Hawk-moth

Deilephila porcellus
Sphingidae
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Description

Grey-brown caterpillar, sometimes green. Young caterpillars are green. Eye-like markings on front segments.

Information
Size
5–6 cm
Observation period
June to September
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Common
Host plants
WillowherbBedstrawLady's bedstrawFuchsiaLoosestrife
Distribution

Widespread throughout Europe.