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Hummingbird Hawk-moth close-up  Macroglossum stellatarum Click/tap to enlarge

Hummingbird Hawk-moth close-up

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  1. Incredible! Posted 12 years ago

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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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Mar 15, 2013. Captured Mar 3, 2013 13:54.
  • NIKON D90
  • f/6.7
  • 10/7500s
  • ISO200
  • 90mm