Elephant Hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor) – Say Hi!
Copyright: Peter Hillman
Camera used: Nikon D7200
Date taken: 6th July 2019
Place: Attracted to moth trap, rear garden, Staffordshire
This Moth Is Looking At You!
A Nature Journey
South Staffordshire Wildlife
Looks like it’s been feasting on strawberry ice cream 🙂
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That’s a nice way of describing him Tish 🙂
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Hi to Mr Hawkmoth! 🙂 Beautiful creature.
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🙂 He is quite something.
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Oh my god!! Hi you are pretty little moth 😁
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Thank you Anita 🙂
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Marvelous image. Looks like a sweet!
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Thank you Ark 🙂 A stick of moth-rock lol! 🙂
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And a well dressed moth it is!
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It sure is Marilyn 🙂
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That is such a great photo, Pete. I can’t believe how hairy it is.
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Thank you so much Alison! 🙂
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Wow, superb image, Pete!
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Thank you Eliza! 🙂
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And here’s looking at you, kid!
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🙂
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What an extraordinary colour that pink is (for a moth). Nice shot, Pete. 🙂
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It is quite a dashing pink. Thank you Vicki 🙂
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WOW – amazing photo! I love it!
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I am really happy you like it Anki! Thank you! 🙂
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Exquisite moth and excellent macro, Pete!!
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Thank you very much Indira 🙂
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Amazing detail – wonderful shot 😀
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Thank you Lisa 🙂
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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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Thank you Peggy. yes, it is quite a bright pink colour.
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Gorgeous macro, beautiful!
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Thank you Greta! 🙂
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Fine colour and detail!
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Thank you Belinda 🙂
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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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I have never thought of moths as cuddly toys, but that is a fab thought, Jill 🙂
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I’ve never seen this kind of moth before. I’m amazed at the colouring of this one!
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It is quite something special Candice 🙂
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I never knew a moth could look so beautiful.. superb shot 🙂
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Thank you Julie 🙂 They are quite magnificent insects.
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Wow, how pretty.
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Thank you Pam 🙂
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