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18-08-11, 01:51 PM
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An elephant in my garden
Hi just back from Allotment when I came across this chap, first time I have seen an Elephant Hawk moth catterpillar, but isent he lovely. best regards Mac
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Oh, yes, he is impressive!
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A wonderful caterpillar Mac! A super find! Thanks for sharing him with us!
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How big is it? Can't get a scale, if that is cabbage it looks 3 or 4 inches long.
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sorry
sorry you guy's I should have put something alongside for scale, but you are right 4" and it still has to grow to about 6". best regards Mac
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