Sunday 31 August 2008

Convolvulus Hawkmoth


I must have disturbed this little beauty while mowing the grass, for I saw it in the morning when normally you see these creatures at dusk.

Didn't have my camera to hand so here's one from the web.

Although a frequent visitor to Europe it is quite rare in this country - measuring 5.5cm it is quite distinctive.

Nice to see. Covered it gently with a cardboard box (with an escape route!) so it was protected from the sunlight until it was ready to go on its way.

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