Convolvulus Hawkmoth Caterpillar .Photo:Brian Edge

Brian’ s neighbour found this Convolvulus Hawkmoth in his Swanage garden on 23/09/26 and sent us this photo.

This migrant moth caterpillar is in its final stage before pupating,  having changed from green to dark grey/brown.

It pupates in the ground but cannot survive the winter in the UK.

Maybe that will change eventually?