Identify this beast
 

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Whilst swapping brake pads in the garage I had a visitor, can anyone identify it?

Moth 1

Moth 2


 
Posted : 02/07/2020 11:33 pm
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Hmmm, they dont show, try this:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/PYCtPYr5Lq3nUtin7


 
Posted : 02/07/2020 11:35 pm
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Elephant Hawkmoth


 
Posted : 02/07/2020 11:39 pm
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What he said. It's a beauty!


 
Posted : 02/07/2020 11:41 pm
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That's the one, I'm hoping it is still around in the morning so I can show my daughter.

Thanks!


 
Posted : 03/07/2020 12:30 am
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More info here on it
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates/moths/elephant-hawk-moth

Have a look for some rosebay willowherb - thats whats attracting them aroud here.


 
Posted : 03/07/2020 2:08 pm
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An absolutely stunning insect, should be tropical with that colouring.


 
Posted : 04/07/2020 7:48 pm

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