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{{Creature Infobox
{{Creature Infobox
|name        = Elephant Hawk Moth
|name        = Elephant Hawk Moth
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|group        = Perennial Chorus: Eye Level
|group        = Perennial Chorus: Eye Level
|type        = Moth
|type        = Moth
|description  = Its vivid red is made for the night
|description  = Its vivid red is made for the night.
|quality      = Rare
|quality      = Rare
|min_size    = 6.00
|min_size    = 6.00
|max_size    = 8.00
|max_size    = 9.60
|habitat      = Tree Trunk
|habitat      = Tree Trunk
|season      = Year-Round
|distribution = All Regions
|distribution = All Regions
|time        = Nighttime
|time        = Nighttime
|weather      = Any Weather
|weather      = Any Weather
|sell1        = 38
|sell1        = 33
|sell2        = 42
|sell2        = 36
|sell3        = 49
|sell3        = 43
}}
}}
{{Quote|What a catch! My first {{Color|catch|Elephant Hawk Moth}}!<br>The elephant hawk moth gets its name from its caterpillar, which looks just like a tiny elephant's trunk!}}
{{Quote|What a catch! My first {{Color|catch|Elephant Hawk Moth}}!<br>The elephant hawk moth gets its name from its caterpillar, which looks just like a tiny elephant's trunk!}}
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|text = The Deilephila elpenor is commonly known as the elephant hawk moth.
|text = The Deilephila elpenor is commonly known as the elephant hawk moth.
The word "elephant" might seem unrelated to its vibrant appearance at first glance, but it's because "elephant" is actually associated with its larval form.
The word "elephant" might seem unrelated to its vibrant appearance at first glance, but it's because "elephant" is actually associated with its larval form.
While feeding, the larva stretches its body forward like an elephant's trunk instead of moving their entire body forward. Some theories suggest this unique motion is a way to conserve energy - Colloquially known as being "lazy."}}
While feeding, the larva stretches its body forward like an elephant's trunk instead of moving their entire body forward. Some theories suggest this unique motion is a way to conserve energy - Colloquially known as being "lazy."
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