Posts tagged with: elephant hawk moth

5 Highlights from 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, I’m left wondering what were the best macro/wildlife photography highlights. I’ve narrowed these down to 5 memorable moments. 5. Mating Horseflies It’s fair to say that Horseflies are my worse nightmare. Out in the... Read More

Big Butterfly Count 2021

The results of Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count are out!  These results are based on the number of butterflies and day-flying moths spotted during 16th July – 8th August. Unfortunately this period doesn’t take into account Spring flying butterflies. If... Read More

Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar

Back in June, I was fortunate enough to have caught a glimpse of an Elephant Hawk Moth in my back garden. It was around midnight and its buzzing wings brushed passed my head after feeding on the honeysuckle. For an... Read More

Poplar Hawk-moth

At last, I captured my first Hawk-moth in moth trap this month. Hawk-moths are impressive medium to large moths, often strikingly coloured, and include the biggest moths in Britain in terms of wingspan and body size. They are known as... Read More