tenchman wrote:
Hi group,
My cats seem to be a gardeners best friend.
Last couple of weeks they were catching butterflies.

This week they are dragging in very large caterpillars (so far 7 for
the week).

Now when I say large, they are large, up to 41/2 inches long, with
the
imitation large eyes and a large horn on what appears to be the back
end. Colour dark grey, slightly lighter on the top side with a feint
strip down the side.

Anyone any idea what they might be and are they dangerous???

I'd suggest the Elephant Hawkmoth.
No. Not dangerous.

Try doing A 'Google Images' on Elephant Hawlkmoth and Dave Hills
suggestion of Privet Hawkmoth and see what looks best fit.

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