Check out this slo-mo of an Elephant Hawk-moth taking off - SUCH beautiful creatures! | The Wildlife Trusts

7K views · 412 reactions | We found an Elephant Hawk-moth cocoon hidden in the leaf litter!  What’s hidden in your garden? Please do share your photos with us, so we can see how you're joining us to #DoNothingForNature this winter! ❄️ | Butterfly Conservation | Facebook

6.9K views · 167 reactions | Have you ever raised a moth? #Moths #elephanthawkmoth | Jumping spider & Moth life | Facebook

When the elephant hawk-moth caterpillar feels threatened, its turns itself over to reveal its belly and its body swells up to the shape of a pit viper's head, completely transforming itself into a menacing predator 🐍 | Royal Institution of Great Britain

Looking like an Elephant's trunk, Elephant Hawk-moth caterpillars are large with eye-spots to deter predators. Feeding on Rosebay Willowherb and fuchsias, they are usually seen searching for a place to pupate.BBC Springwatch #MothsMatter https://butrfli.es/Elephant_Hawk © Hugo Nissen | Butterfly Conservation

The Elephant hawk moth released last night you can see from the super slow motion video Moths heat up their flight muscles by vibrating their wings. Safe journey little buddy | The Mouse family that live by the brambles

2.4M views · 18K reactions | Ever wondered how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Here’s how the amazing and beautiful process of 'metamorphosis' takes place. Shared via The Dodo www.butterfly-conservation.org | Butterfly Conservation | Facebook