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‚Macroglossum stellatarum‘ hummingbird hawk-moth A super fast moth with a very long proboscis. Hard to capture! <br /> Picture and video from September 24th, 2018<br /> <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/sG00BfXLciU?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Fall,Geotagged,Germany,Hummingbird hawk-moth,Macroglossum stellatarum Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

‚Macroglossum stellatarum‘ hummingbird hawk-moth

A super fast moth with a very long proboscis. Hard to capture!
Picture and video from September 24th, 2018

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    Christine Young
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    Amazing creatures! Posted 2 years ago
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      Alexander Hassmueller
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      Thank you and yes they are! So fast and yet their accuracy is perfect! Posted 2 years ago, modified one year ago

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The Hummingbird hawk-moth

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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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Alexander Hassmueller
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By Alexander Hassmueller

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Uploaded Oct 3, 2022. Captured Oct 3, 2022 18:32 in Dürerstraße 4, 61267 Neu-Anspach, Germany.
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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.