The Privet Hawk-moth is the largest resident moth in Britain with a wingspan of up to 12 cm. Here it is warming up before take off - you may just be able to hear its wingbeats | Sussex Wildlife Trust

Maddy Prichard, HR Officer, was "delighted to see a hummingbird hawk moth in my garden this year! I've never seen one up close, and I was totally fascinated by it." The hummingbird hawk-moth has greyish-brown forewings, bright orange hindwings, and a greyish body with a broad, black-and-white 'tail'. Its hovering flight is a distinguishing feature; it flutters its wings so quickly that it can appear orange and makes an audible hum. | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

70 reactions · 11 shares | That Monday morning feeling...  Thanks to Andy Bakere, who spotted this meandering privet hawk-moth caterpillar! #AmazingNature | Devon Wildlife Trust | Facebook

The Privet Hawk-moth is the largest resident moth in the UK | Get Wild

Watch a quick lifecycle of the squeaking moth ✨ Deaths head hawk moth✨ the transformation from tiny caterpillar to awesome looking moth is astounding! Let me know what you think 👇 | Jumping spider & Moth life