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Macroglossum stellatarum first time I saw this hawk-moth's catterpillar! Hummingbird hawk-moth,Israel,Macroglossum stellatarum,Mount Hermon Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Macroglossum stellatarum

first time I saw this hawk-moth's catterpillar!

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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 Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Jun 18, 2020. Captured Jun 11, 2020 14:54.
  • E-M1
  • f/5.6
  • 1/160s
  • ISO200
  • 35mm