Elephant Hawk Moth larva changing skin

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Caterpillar of elephant hawk moth Deilephila elpenor shedding skin in final moult

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Size: 5423px × 3981px
Location: Exeter, Devon, England
Photo credit: © Andrew Palmer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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