Saw this fella in the garden this morning think it's an Elephant Hawk moth caterpillar
Caterpillar by Alex, on Flickr
Caterpillar by Alex, on Flickr
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Alex
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Nice captureHanging on in quiet desperation is the English way -
Well captured, bit of an ugly brute though.
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Nice shot, Yes Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar, Brown version, they also come in Green! but quite rare. Was it near Rosebay Willowherb (Fireweed) or Fuchsia two of their favourite food plantsTrev
Equipment - According to the wife more than a Camera Shop got
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Thanks Guys the wife has some planters filled with fuchsias so I guess it has been feeding on themAlex
EOS R5 EOS 7D Mk ii Lenses EFS 18-55mm EFS 55-250mm EF 50mm 24-105mm Sigma EX 70-200 Sigma 150-600cComment
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Nice photo.
It really stands out against the green grass.Comment
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Nice oneHanging on in quiet desperation is the English wayComment
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Well spotted and captured Alex - they really are quite monstrous aren't they!John Liddle
Backwell, North Somerset - "Where the cider apples grow"Comment
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