Holding hands with an Elephant

Hawk Moth that is. Dull, drab, boring, grey little insect that eats your woollies. Anything but, eh?
Finally sorted out my reluctant trap and along came an Elephant and many other species, most of which I cannot identify.
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[Janet]

What a stunner!

[Thom Mitchell]

Most moths are drab, but there are several like this one that are gorgeous!

[Milanie]

What a beauty he is!

[Suzie Townsend]

It is pink!!! Love it!

[Dreich]

Just get Waring and Townsend and practice etc..

[KoalaGardens🐨]

wow that colour mix is insane!

[Merrelyn]

What glorious colours.

[RomainZ]

These colours are amazing

[Sue Cooper]

Fabulous! I would so love to have one of those on my hand.

[Jesika]

@janturnbull @rhoing @milaniet @stownsend @steveandkerry @koalagardens @merrelyn @romainz @susiemc Thank you all very much for making my Pink Elephant popular. It’s one of my favourite moths and always very friendly.

[Anne Pancella]

stunning

[Fisher Family]

This is really beautiful, and such a clear detailed shot which well deserves to be on the Popular Page - fav!

Ian

[Karly]

Such a beautiful moth - so detailed.