Hummingbird hawk-moth — printable fact sheet
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Hummingbird hawk-moth
Macroglossum stellatarum
The hummingbird hawk-moth is a remarkable day-flying moth known for its rapid, hovering flight and its uncanny resemblance to a hummingbird. With a long proboscis, it feeds on nectar from flowers while hovering, with wings that beat at an impressive speed, creating an audible hu…
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- Despite being a moth, it can fly over 3,000 kilometers during seasonal migrations.
- The hummingbird hawk-moth is one of the few moths that is active during the day and can remember specific flower locations. Its hovering and feeding style is so similar to a hummingbird that it often gets mistaken for one by casual observers.
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