Hummingbird hawk-moth
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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 flower
Hummingbird hawk moth in flight
Macroglossum stellatarum au repos summer 2006
Larva of Macroglossum stellatarum
Larva of Macroglossum stellatarum, Hampshire, UK, while on prepupational walkabout
Johnston's organ
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Johnston's organ is a collection of sensory cells found in the pedicel of the antennae in the class Insecta. Johnston's organ detects motion in the flagellum. It consists of scolopidia arrayed in a bo
Hummingbird hawk-moth
…flight, which allows more maneuverability and control than fixed-wing flight, despite high energetic cost. Like many large insects, it relies upon Johnston's organs for body positioning information. The hummingbird hawkmoth's visual abilities have been studied extensively, and they have demonstrated a relatively…
Illustration from the 1855 paper of Christopher Johnston