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Hummingbird Hawk-moth

Macroglossum stellatarum

Photo by AndreArich
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Description:

From the same family than butterflies, its long proboscis and its hovering behaviour, accompanied by an audible humming noise, make it look remarkably like a hummingbird while feeding on flowers

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PublishedSeptember 1, 2011

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