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Hummingbird Hawk Moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)
I came across a purple Buddleia yesterday, which had more butterflies on it at one time, and fluttering around it, than I think I've ever seen one Buddleia attract in the past. I counted at least 9 species.
I just had a feeling if I waited long enough a Hummingbird Hawk Moth would come calling, and so it did.
With wings, strong enough to allow it to fly in the rain, I could hear them hum every time the wind dropped.
A fascinating and beautiful moth mimic.
An accompanying video may be viewed here:
The hummingbird hawk-moth is a species of hawk moth found across temperate regions of Eurasia. The species is named for its similarity to hummingbirds, as they feed on the nectar of tube-shaped flowers using their long proboscis while hovering in the air; this resemblance is an example of convergent evolution.
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