Nocturnal-colour-vision
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Deilephila elpenor
Elephant Hawk-moth, Large Elephant Hawk-moth
A medium-sized hawkmoth distinguished by olive-brown forewings with pink markings and pink hindwings with black bases. The caterpillar has a distinctive trunk-like appearance with large eyespots used for predator deterrence. Notable as the first animal documented with nocturnal colour vision, which supports its specialized hovering flight while feeding on nectar at night.