Elephant hawkmoth
Deilephila elpenor
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Sphingidae
Large night-flying moth. Olive green coloured body banded with pink; underwings pink and black. For caterpillar see here.
Captured 11th and 17th June, 2023 and 17th May, 2024 in light trap. Single specimen each time.