BELFAST, Northern Ireland, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Giant elephant hawk-moths -- large furry fliers that can pack quite a punch if they fly into you -- are descending on Northern Ireland, entomologists say.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar look like elephant's trunks and have eyespots to scare off predators.© Eileen ...

Bringing to life spectacles of natural wonder on our doorstep Moths are beautiful and fascinating creatures and you can find several hundred different species just in your garden. There are 2,500 ...

Instead of removing plant-munching caterpillars, gardeners asked to take relaxed attitude to support the moths many of them grow into ...

There are over 2,500 species of moth that have been recorded in the UK, according to enthusiast Roger Freestone. Having spotted over 450 different species in his own garden over the years, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the weather starts to warm in Australia, you might notice the pleasant flutter of butterflies in your garden during the day.

The Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar look like elephant's trunks and have eyespots to scare off predators.© Eileen Kumpf/Shutterstock.com Mimicry is one of the most interesting forms of defense in ...