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

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...

Check out this slo-mo of an Elephant Hawk-moth taking off - SUCH beautiful creatures! | The Wildlife Trusts

1.9K views · 55 reactions | Bonus video for #MothMonday - a fabulous elephant hawk-moth captured by one of the team, making its way between two patches of one of its favourite foods - rosebay willowherb. Their large, noticeable, eye-like markings make them easy to identify Find out more about this widespread moth bit.ly/3heirgc  (c) Christine Picton | Ulster Wildlife | Facebook

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