Small Elephant Hawk-moth

Deilephila porcellus

Common
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Description

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

Information

FamilySphingidae
Size5–6 cm
Hairinessglabre
Observation periodJune to September
DistributionWidespread throughout Europe.
ToxicityNo
RarityCommon

Host plants

  • Willowherb
  • Bedstraw
  • Lady's bedstraw
  • Fuchsia
  • Loosestrife
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