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Elephant hawk moth greetings card
This A6 Elephant hawk moth greetings card is blank inside so you can add your own personal message.
The back of this A6 greetings card includes the following:
The elephant hawk-moth has beautiful pink and olive-green markings and gets its name from its caterpillar, which resembles an elephant’s trunk. The caterpillar feeds on plants like willowherbs and fuchsia, while the adult moth uses its long proboscis to sip nectar. This moth plays a crucial role in pollination.
Other insect greetings cards include: Honey bee greetings card, Southern cuckoo bumblebee greetings card and Tawny mining bee greetings card
Interesting facts about the Elephant hawk-moth
• The caterpillar of the Elephant Hawkmoth is one of the largest in the UK
• The large eyespots on the Elephant Hawkmoth caterpillar are used to deter predators
• The hook on the caterpillars’ tail indicates it is a hawk-moth species
• The caterpillars have voracious appetites, eating through their favourite plants at speed
• Attract the elephant hawk moth into your garden by planting one of their favourite plants, the honeysuckle
Watch this Joel Ashton video on Youtube about the Elephant hawk moth caterpillar
