Exotic Visitors to the Garden

Phil found this caterpillar wandering across our patio. I thought Elephant Hawkmoth caterpillars were usually green but apparently the dark version is more common. They both have the characteristic large 'eyes' behind the true head. They feed on Willowherbs or Fuchsia. Our one does not appear full grown in size and started eating as soon as it was offered Lesser Willowherb leaves.
I put out the moth trap last night - there were not many moths in the morning but a very impressive Hornet had been attracted to the light. Here are a couple of shots as it warmed up the wings and then flew off.