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. Caught in light trap 13th May (1), 2025.