Tag Archives: Macroglossum stellatarum
The Hawkmoth Vision
by Sandra Tuszynska Moths are often overlooked as pollinators, as many are only active by night and perhaps we often don’t find them as attractive as butterflies. However, moths belong to the same order as butterflies called Lepidoptera and are … Continue reading
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Tagged achromatic vision, chromatic vision, Deilephila elpenor, diurnal, Elephant Hawk-moth, Galium Sphinx moth, hawkmoth, hummingbird hawkmoth, hybernation, Hyles gallii, Hyles lineata, Macroglossum stellatarum, night vision, nocturnal, vision, White-striped Sphinx moth
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The Exhilarating Encounter with a Hummingbird Moth
by Sandra Tuszynska Latest update on Hawk Moths in Australia. About two weeks ago I have experienced something out of my ordinary. I was talking to a friend in her garden at around 6 pm, and as we stood by … Continue reading