Deilephila elpenor

Gardens, woodlands, meadows, and urban areas across Europe and Asia

Adults feed on the nectar of honeysuckle, petunias, and bright flowers; larvae feed on willowherbs and bedstraw

Crepuscular and nocturnal flyers, known for their rapid flight and ability to hover. The larvae are famous for their snake-mimicry defense mechanism.

Harmless to humans; serves as an important pollinator for various flowering plants.