Description
Elephant hawk-moth postcard
This unique elephant hawk-moth postcard has been hand-illustrated and designed from a personal study of insects by Debbie Knight. The reverse of this A6 elephant hawk-moth postcard has been left blank so you can write your own message. Send to wildlife fans, entomologists and nature lovers. Why not collect all 12 insect postcards and frame them as mini insect art prints.
Have you seen the other insect postcards in the range? These include the following insect postcards: 7-spot ladybird postcard, Azure damselfly postcard, Holly blue butterfly postcard, Honey bee postcard, Jersey tiger moth postcard, Norfolk hawker dragonfly postcard, Peacock butterfly postcard, Rose chafer postcard, Stag beetle postcard, Tawny mining bee postcard and Violet ground beetle postcard.
All 12 insect postcards are also available to buy in a set which is ideal for gifting or collecting. Take a look at the illustrated insect postcard set
The elephant hawk-moth also appears in the illustrated insects calendar 2025
About
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.
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
