Big, green & wiggly.

A Privet Hawk-moth - 'Sphinx ligustri' caterpillar.

The Privet Hawk-Moth is the UK's largest resident Hawk-moth.

Its larva (caterpillar) from July-September.

Magnificent bright green caterpillar has white and purple stripes and a black curved tail. Overwinters as pupa, 30cm or more underground.

Lucky to spot one.

[Lynda McG]

I've never seen one - such pretty colours! Well spotted

[JackieR]

Oh my!! Fascinating. Well spotted too

[Esther Rosenberg]

never seen one, what an interesting looking caterpillar