An Elephant Hawk Moth (Deilephila elpenor) caterpillar. I think its head looks kind of Shrew-like.
Sorry for the shaky video - I was a bit over exited 🤣
County Donegal, Ireland.

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I found this caterpillar on an Aberdeen pavement heading for the road. I picked it up and moved it to some shaded vegetation.

I think it is an Elephant Hawk Moth. It was about 8cm long, at a guess.

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Just one of the highlights from last night’s #MothTrapping at #WWT #CastleEspie - the #spectacular #ElephantHawkMoth.

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