Sphingidae
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The Sphingidae are a family of moths commonly called sphinx moths, also colloquially known as hawk moths; many of their caterpillars are known as hornworms. The family includes about 1,450 species. It
Convolvulus hawk moth 2
Vine hawk-moth larva (Hippotion celerio)
An example of the posterior "horn" seen on the tomato hornworm
A Hyles gallii caterpillar seeking a place to pupate: the color of the caterpillar darkens before pupation.
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
Sphingidae
…abdomens are adaptations for rapid flight. The family was named by French zoologist Pierre André Latreille in 1802. Some hawk moths, such as the hummingbird hawk-moth and the white-lined sphinx, hover in midair while they feed on nectar from flowers, so are sometimes mistaken for hummingbirds. This hovering capability…
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