Last night was good for different Hawk Moths, seven in all. There were two Privet Hawk-Moths, two Lime Hawk-Moths, one of them is above.
Also in the trap were two Elephant Hawk Moths, named after the long "snout" of the caterpillar.
Most spectacular of all was an Eyed Hawk-Moth. When it is threatened it spreads its wings and shows the eyes, making it look like a larger, fierce animal. 
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Interesting to think how these adaptations developed over time.
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