A swarm of wine guzzling giant moths – which have tongues longer than their bodies - are expected to invade gardens across south-east London and north Kent this autumn.

The Convolvulus Hawk-moth, which are the size of a palm and have a wing span of 10cm, migrate from southern Europe to the UK in September, and record numbers could flutter over this year.

The huge creatures survive on tobacco plants, which they drink from with their long tongues, and also enjoy wine.

They are often spotted in large numbers and are a brownish-grey colour with a pink and black striped body.

Convolvulus’s are nocturnal and rest during the day on walls, rocks and trees.

They are not the only bizarre creature to make their way into British homes and gardens this year.

Randy spiders – some as big as mice – are set to invade London and Kent homes.

The critters, which can grow up to 12cm long, could be finding their way into living rooms this autumn.