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

Read our blog exploring the life stages of the elephant hawk-moth, introducing one of our most popular moths and its endearingly odd caterpillar. 🐛 👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elephant-hawk-moth | Kent Wildlife Trust

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

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

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

Watch: Caterpillars transform into butterflies in a mesmerizing time-lapse. http://on.natgeo.com/2fFyMNQ | National Geographic

Ever wondered how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Here’s how the amazing and beautiful process of 'metamorphosis' takes place. Shared via The Dodo www.butterfly-conservation.org | Butterfly Conservation