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A hungry caterpillar Eyed Hawk Moth Caterpillar chomping down on Willow in the garden. Never seen one of these before (only an elephant hawk moth caterpillar) so it is more than welcome to stay as long as it likes.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/U7fSv8s_JZE?feature=share" rel="nofollow">https://youtube.com/shorts/U7fSv8s_JZE?feature=share</a> Eyed hawk-moth,Smerinthus ocellatus,Smirinthus ocellata Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

A hungry caterpillar

Eyed Hawk Moth Caterpillar chomping down on Willow in the garden. Never seen one of these before (only an elephant hawk moth caterpillar) so it is more than welcome to stay as long as it likes.

https://youtube.com/shorts/U7fSv8s_JZE?feature=share

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The Eyed hawk-moth

"Smerinthus ocellatus", the eyed hawk-moth, is a European moth of the family Sphingidae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of "Systema Naturae". The eyespots are not visible in resting position, where the forewings cover them. They are displayed when the moth feels threatened, and may startle a potential predator, giving the moth a chance to escape.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded Aug 18, 2023. Captured Aug 16, 2023 08:59.
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  • SM-S908B
  • f/2.4
  • 1/1s
  • ISO50
  • 7.9mm

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