The homeowner reportedly made the discovery at her property in Sydneys inner-west.
The cylindrical-shaped object was spotted nesting in her gardens hedge,Yahoo News Australiareported.
She wrote in the local community social media group: Does anyone know what this strange little creature is?
According to the experts, theyre quite common but rarely ever seen, Yahoo reported.
Another person commented: That is the cutest thing I have ever seen.
Specifically, the Pale Brown hawk moth, or Theretra latreillii, is in its larval stage.
Deimatic behavior or startle display means any pattern of bluffing behavior in an animal that lacks strong defenses.
Explaining their protective behavior, Entomologist Andrew said the species resembles a miniature snake.
