Elephant Hawk-moth

Natural Habitat

Gardens, woodlands, wetlands, and coastal dunes across Europe and Asia

Diet & Feeding

Adults feed on the nectar of honeysuckle and other tubular flowers; larvae eat willowherb, bedstraw, and fuchsia

Behavior Patterns

Crepuscular or nocturnal fliers; known for hovering while feeding. The larvae have 'eyespots' to mimic snakes for defense

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans; serves as an important pollinator for many flowering plant species

Identified on: 6/15/2026