Elephant Hawk Moth artwork

Moth · No. 016

Elephant Hawk Moth

  • Purple
  • Nighttime
  • Tree Trunk

“What a catch! My first Elephant Hawk Moth! The elephant hawk moth gets its name from its caterpillar, which looks just like a tiny elephant's trunk!”

Announced

Sell
33 Dough
Sell
36 Dough
Sell
43 Dough
Price rank
89th of 131 insects

Where and when to catch Elephant Hawk Moth

Time
Nighttime
Weather
Any Weather
Season
Year-Round
Habitat
Tree Trunk
Found in
Every home planet
Tool
Insect Net
Type
Moth
Size
6 – 9.6

Elephant Hawk Moth lives in tree trunk on every home planet. Catch it with the Insect Net. It appears at night in any weather, all year round.

Omnipedia entry

Deilephila elpenor

Cave Zone

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.

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."

Part of the Perennial Chorus: Eye Level Omni-Gallery collection.

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Elephant Hawk Moth FAQ

Where do you find Elephant Hawk Moth?

Elephant Hawk Moth lives in tree trunk on every home planet. Catch it with the Insect Net.

When does Elephant Hawk Moth appear?

Elephant Hawk Moth appears at night in any weather, all year round.

How much does Elephant Hawk Moth sell for?

★ 33 Dough Dough, ★★ 36 Dough Dough, ★★★ 43 Dough Dough.

Entry values are labelled announced until re-checked in-game after launch day.