11K views · 436 reactions | The Elephant Hawk-moth can be seen across the UK right now in a variety of different habitats, including gardens.BBC Springwatch Adults feed from honeysuckle and other tubular flowers, whilst on the wing. https://butrfli.es/Elephant_Hawk Video by Tarmo Vakkala #Springwatch | Butterfly Conservation | Facebook

The Elephant hawk moth released last night you can see from the super slow motion video Moths heat up their flight muscles by vibrating their wings. Safe journey little buddy | The Mouse family that live by the brambles

2.1K views · 63 reactions | When the elephant hawk-moth caterpillar feels threatened, its turns itself over to reveal its belly and its body swells up to the shape of a pit viper's head, completely transforming itself into a menacing predator  | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook

Looking like an Elephant's trunk, Elephant Hawk-moth caterpillars are large with eye-spots to deter predators. Feeding on Rosebay Willowherb and fuchsias, they are usually seen searching for a place to pupate.BBC Springwatch #MothsMatter https://butrfli.es/Elephant_Hawk © Hugo Nissen | Butterfly Conservation

272K views · 526 reactions | Our West Berkshire Land Manager Roger...