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Description:

I found this little hummingbird in my campus this afternoon. It is cool and sunny in Fukuoka, Japan today:)

Species ID Suggestions

Hummingbird Hawk-moth

Macroglossum stellatarum

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Evina Karasavva
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Evina Karasavva
Actually, I think it's a moth regarding its size and morphology. It looks a lot like a humming bird! The flower , i believe, it is an Abelia grandiflora (very common in cities for decorative reasons). I also post you my spot of Abelia grandiflora: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7785055
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PublishedOctober 12, 2012

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