runforyourlife 361 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi what kind of insect is this, and what will it turn into? it had a spike on its rear end...it curled its long face up when approached, so it looked fat and the spots on the side became eyes!! good defence tactic.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chimp 299 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 whereabouts did you see it? if your east coast way i would say its a swallowtail butterfly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacher3161 1,766 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Elephant hawk moth i would say. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fish 148 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Elephant hawk moth i would say. yes it is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chimp 299 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 (edited) that will teach me , google sucks http://www.launcestonparishwildlife.org.uk/?q=node/3629 Edited August 17, 2010 by chimp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robbo 880 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Elephant hawk moth i would say. i agree. used to collect them when we were kids. got them off pityard lillies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob.i 26 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 (edited) Elephant hawk moth i would say. yes it is used to collect em as well take em to school and frighten the women teachers with em .not seen one for years the catterpillars that is Edited August 17, 2010 by rob.i Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Deffo Elephant Hawk moth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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