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Hummingbird Hawk-Moth

Macroglossum stellatarum

Photo by PedroNicolau
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Description:

This was the first time ever I saw one of these in such a rocky and dry environment, far away from any flowers actually. Maybe it was laying eggs or resting from migration, I don't know.

Notes:

Esfinge-beija-flor

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PublishedJuly 28, 2013

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