Hawk moth caterpillars are a regular in my gardens, big insects flourish in warmer climates. They are also a big favourite of mine. Here's a pupa I found, I'm always fascinated by the separate tube for the proboscis that some species of Sphinx moth have. I currently have 2 of these safe in a potplant after I unearthed them while digging in the garden. So far, it seems that they are still healthy and the moths will hatch out when they are ready