This Moth Is Looking At You!

Elephant Hawkmoth Deilephila elpenor — Elephant Hawkmoth Deilephila elpenor

Say Hi! 🙂

July 2019, rear garden, South Staffordshire, England. © Pete Hillman.

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Tish Farrell says:

06/07/2019 at 2:37 pm

Looks like it’s been feasting on strawberry ice cream 🙂

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  07/07/2019 at 2:09 pm
  
  That’s a nice way of describing him Tish 🙂
  
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Adele Brand says:

06/07/2019 at 2:52 pm

Hi to Mr Hawkmoth! 🙂 Beautiful creature.

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  07/07/2019 at 2:09 pm
  
  🙂 He is quite something.
  
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Anita-Malta says:

06/07/2019 at 3:03 pm

Oh my god!! Hi you are pretty little moth 😁

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  07/07/2019 at 2:08 pm
  
  Thank you Anita 🙂
  
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Arkenaten says:

06/07/2019 at 3:08 pm

Marvelous image. Looks like a sweet!

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  07/07/2019 at 2:08 pm
  
  Thank you Ark 🙂 A stick of moth-rock lol! 🙂
  
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Marilyn Albright says:

06/07/2019 at 5:52 pm

And a well dressed moth it is!

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  07/07/2019 at 2:03 pm
  
  It sure is Marilyn 🙂
  
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throughrosetintedglasses54 says:

06/07/2019 at 8:06 pm

That is such a great photo, Pete. I can’t believe how hairy it is.

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  07/07/2019 at 2:02 pm
  
  Thank you so much Alison! 🙂
  
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Eliza Waters says:

06/07/2019 at 8:23 pm

Wow, superb image, Pete!

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  07/07/2019 at 2:00 pm
  
  Thank you Eliza! 🙂
  
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shoreacres says:

07/07/2019 at 12:46 am

And here’s looking at you, kid!

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  07/07/2019 at 2:00 pm
  
  🙂
  
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Vicki says:

07/07/2019 at 2:45 am

What an extraordinary colour that pink is (for a moth). Nice shot, Pete. 🙂

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  07/07/2019 at 1:59 pm
  
  It is quite a dashing pink. Thank you Vicki 🙂
  
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Anki says:

07/07/2019 at 6:29 am

WOW – amazing photo! I love it!

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  07/07/2019 at 1:58 pm
  
  I am really happy you like it Anki! Thank you! 🙂
  
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Indira says:

07/07/2019 at 10:17 am

Exquisite moth and excellent macro, Pete!!

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  07/07/2019 at 1:58 pm
  
  Thank you very much Indira 🙂
  
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lisakimmorley says:

07/07/2019 at 10:26 am

Amazing detail – wonderful shot 😀

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  07/07/2019 at 1:57 pm
  
  Thank you Lisa 🙂
  
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peggyjoan42 says:

07/07/2019 at 11:06 am

Yes, this moth is looking a me. Such gorgeous colors – have never seen a moth with this pink color before. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us.

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  07/07/2019 at 1:57 pm
  
  Thank you Peggy. yes, it is quite a bright pink colour.
  
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Greta DH says:

07/07/2019 at 9:23 pm

Gorgeous macro, beautiful!

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  08/07/2019 at 9:22 pm
  
  Thank you Greta! 🙂
  
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belindagroverphotography says:

07/07/2019 at 11:13 pm

Fine colour and detail!

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  08/07/2019 at 9:21 pm
  
  Thank you Belinda 🙂
  
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jillslawit says:

09/07/2019 at 7:22 am

Hey candy floss moth. Looking good. Fab photo. I’ve said it before but moths would be great subjects for cuddly toys. Fluffy.

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  09/07/2019 at 9:48 pm
  
  I have never thought of moths as cuddly toys, but that is a fab thought, Jill 🙂
  
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Candice says:

10/07/2019 at 10:53 pm

I’ve never seen this kind of moth before. I’m amazed at the colouring of this one!

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  11/07/2019 at 10:54 pm
  
  It is quite something special Candice 🙂
  
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Julie@frogpondfarm says:

11/07/2019 at 10:42 am

I never knew a moth could look so beautiful.. superb shot 🙂

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  11/07/2019 at 10:53 pm
  
  Thank you Julie 🙂 They are quite magnificent insects.
  
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Pam says:

24/07/2019 at 11:57 pm

Wow, how pretty.

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1. Pete Hillman says:
  
  26/07/2019 at 4:39 pm
  
  Thank you Pam 🙂
  
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