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Hummingbird hawk moth

Photo by AGMoen
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Field Notes

Description:

Hummingbird-like in its movement. Came out at dusk to feed.

Species ID Suggestions

Plumbago

Plumbago auriculata
sarahaw1981
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Comments (2)
AGMoen
Thank you for identifying both the flower and the insect!
alicelongmartin
You are right about the flower, but the insect is a Sphinx Hawksmoth.

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedAugust 12, 2013

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