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Hummingbird Hawk-Moth feeding on nectar

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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 CaseyHKing
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By CaseyHKing

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Uploaded Sep 21, 2014. Captured Sep 19, 2014 12:16 in Unnamed Road, 46320 Issendolus, France.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO640
  • 250mm