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Macroglossum stellatarum Taubenschwänzchen Caterpillar on forage plant (Galium verrum) Geotagged,Hummingbird hawk-moth,Macroglossum stellatarum,Summer,Switzerland Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Macroglossum stellatarum Taubenschwänzchen

Caterpillar on forage plant (Galium verrum)

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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 Ophrys3656
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By Ophrys3656

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Uploaded Jul 5, 2021. Captured Jul 5, 2021 10:36 in Emmitweg 1, 3656 Sigriswil, Switzerland.
  • NIKON D90
  • f/1.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO200