See the Elephant Hawk-moth caterpillars that you have found across the North East

Unusual looking Elephant Hawk-moth caterpillars have invaded gardens in the region and you haven’t been shy in sending in your photos.

They have been spotted in a variety of places with some thinking they’re cute and others thinking they’re terrifying.

This is where you have found some of the snake lookalikes.

5. Rift House

Nicola Swinbourne spotted one wriggling around Rift House in Hartlepool | User (UGC) Photo: Nicola Swinbourne

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6. Prince Edward Road

Deborah Shaw from South Shields saw this one along Prince Edward Road at the Larch Avenue junction | User (UGC) Photo: Deborah Shaw

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7. Whiteleas

Kelly Butler of Whiteleas was with her niece Ruby who found some of the caterpillars while she was working on her Nana and Grandad’s garden | User (UGC) Photo: Kelly Butler

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8. Consett

Melanie Southall of Consett spotted one crawling over her drive | User (UGC) Photo: Melanie Southall

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