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Posted 11/09/2007 14:36:30


Genius

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Whilst hubby (Henk) was busy dead-heading the fuchsias in the front garden, he shouted, "Come and have a look at this".

Cheeky thing is having a banquet of fuchsia leaves, look how neatly he strips each one.
Yes it's the Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar which eventually turns into this:-

We thought we had only one of these little monsters, but the next day we found another three.



 

Kath
UK - Zone 8

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 People will forget what you did,
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 How you made them feel."





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Post #190
Posted 11/09/2007 21:13:31


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Those spots at the front end look like heavy lidded eyes. You're not breeding them in captivity I trust.

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My imaginary friend Givitago takes over when I'm not sure of myself in print. He's not a complete fool - several bits are missing.

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Posted 22/01/2008 19:36:56


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Beautiful! I like moths, caterpillars, insects, etc.

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Posted 22/01/2008 20:23:04


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I've found a few of these in my time, too.

Never been lucky enough to see an adult, though
Post #245
Posted 23/01/2008 08:20:24


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I've seen an adult and they are spectacular. Beautiful things.

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