#Elephant Hawk-moth

[vestaignis]

БРАЖНИКИ: ВИННЫЙ. Elephant Hawk-moth.

Бражник винный, или бражник средний винный (Deilephila elpenor) — бабочка из семейства бражников (Sphingidae). Латинское название Deilephila elpenor винный бражник получил в честь героя мифологии: Эльпенор — друг Одиссея, возвращавшийся с ним из Трои; погиб, упав с крыши дворца волшебницы Цирцеи. Винный бражник отлично летает, один из самых быстрых летунов не только среди бабочек, но и среди насекомых в целом. Может развивить скорость до 60 км/ч! А во время миграции способен преодолевать расстояние в несколько тысяч километров.

Винный бражник — одна из самых крупных бабочек в мире. Размах крыльев 50—70 мм. Передние крылья оливково-зелёные, с розовым полем у внешнего края и двумя розоватыми полосами, следующими от заднего края к вершине крыла. Задние крылья розовые, с чёрным основанием. Тело зеленоватое, с розовыми полосками. Эта необычайно интересная на вид бабочка обитает в Европе, включая юг Урала. Во время опасности бражники могут начать громко и отчаянно пищать для отпугивания потенциальной угрозы. Удивительное насекомое является очень редким и охраняется на законодательном уровне.

The Elephant Hawk-moth (Deilephila elpenor) is a butterfly from the hawk moth family (Sphingidae). The Latin name Deilephila elpenor was given to the Elephant Hawk-moth in honor of the hero of mythology: Elpenor is a friend of Odysseus, who returned with him from Troy; he died after falling from the roof of the palace of the sorceress Circe. The Elephant Hawk-moth moth flies perfectly, one of the fastest flyers not only among butterflies, but also among insects in general. It can reach speeds of up to 60 km/h! And during migration, it is able to cover a distance of several thousand kilometers.

The Elephant Hawk-moth is one of the largest butterflies in the world. The wingspan is 50-70 mm. The forewings are olive green, with a pink margin at the outer edge and two pinkish stripes following from the posterior edge to the apex of the wing. The hindwings are pink, with a black base. The body is greenish, with pink stripes. This extremely interesting-looking butterfly lives in Europe, including the south of the Urals. During a time of danger, hawk moths may begin to squeak loudly and desperately to scare off a potential threat. The amazing insect is very rare and is protected by law.

Источник:terrarium-online.com/arthropods/insects/deilephila-elpenor/,sergeyshu.livejournal.com/88937.html,zapovedtravel.ru/Fauna?id=0b43ab69-8626-4329-b6c3-f5b806573683&cardId=97fe88bf-fd60-44bd-900d-5bc34b80fbf1, /ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Бражник_винный, /insecta.pro/ru/taxonomy/2820,/www.urral.ru/vid/122.htm.

[5-and-a-half-acres]

I found an adult today- so pretty.

I found a big caterpillar which I think will turn into an elephant hawk moth. I have seen adults before around here and I understand that they have been introduced into BC.

http://www.wildlifeinsight.com/british-moths/elephant-hawk-moth-and-caterpillar-deilephila-elpenor/

[dinoserious]

invertober day 9, elephant hawk moth!!

[cuttledreams-bugs]

Invertober Days 9 through 12!

- Elephant Hawk Moth ~

-Periodical Cicada ~

-Fruit Fly ~

-Eelgrass Isopod ~

Invertober is put together by fossilforager! Prompt List

[snototter]

An elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila elpenor) in Sussex, England, UK

by Gary Faulkner

[brella-boi]

Day 9: Elephant Hawk Moth Gamer

An oldie because Im taking a rest day ✨

[echolonely]

The small elephant hawk moth - Mothtober #19

This small moth can be mistaken with the Elephant Hawk moth, but a few things help differenciate them. First, as its name says, it's smaller. Then the big one is greener, the small yellower. And finally the elephant hawk moth has a pink stripe along its abdomen, that the small elephant hawk doesn't have.

This moth can be found from May to July in Coastal Europe, North Africa and central Asia.

about the drawing

It's a nice change to use so pink. The flowers surrounding the moth are inspired by a specie they like to feed on.

Next week I'll be off for work but I scheduled the drawing to be posted everyday. For those who joined me in this challenge, I wish you energy and motivation to finish it!

[calenthee]

more moths! I feel like people are a little less grossed out by moths than beetles...

if i named any wrong, please let me know so I can fix it

[more-or-less-people]

Would you get a look at this gorgeous little guy!

Elephant Hawk moth!!!

I think this one is a male! (But in all fairness the males and females are a little difficult to tell apart)

He flew into my flat and landed on the floor, we let him go right after we took a photo ❤️

[eyed-hawkmoth]

poplar hawk moth (laothoe populi), elephant hawk moth (deilephila elpenor) and eyed hawk moth (smerinthus ocellatus)

[briery]

Elephant Hawk moth (larva) looks like a tiny bear!

[planetary-bugs]

Invertober day 9 🦋

[gnewarned]

invertober 9 - Elephant hawk moth. Did something a little different this time and drew it anthropomorphic style with a little pink lemonade.

[z0mbiefrank]

had a spectacular run in with an elephant hawk-moth caterpillar today!!! 🐛

at a very chunky 8cm long, they are one of the largest caterpillars in the uk. they can retract their head to enlarge the eyespots and appear like a snake to ward off predators

here's what they look like when they grow up! i remember finding one as a kid and being amazed by its colour and size. gotta be my favourite uk moth 💚

[travelling-my-little-pony]

Zipp has met an elephant hawk moth caterpillar.

On Dartmoor, in Devon, England.

[theyoungwaldschrat]

Trifolium montanum - mountain clover Deilephia porcellus - small elephant hawk-moth Phyteuma orbiculare - round-headed rampion Salvia pratensis - meadow sage