Poplar hawk-moth (Laothoe populi populi), male by Charles J. Sharp

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A very photogenic Poplar Hawk Moth in Hide 1 at RSPB Belfast Window On Wildlife this morning.

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This large odd-looking #butterfly is a poplar hawk-moth (#Laothoe populi). Although it is rather common, I've not seen it before.

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