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Taubenschwänzchen, Hummingbird Hawkmoth (Macroglossum Stellatarum).

A hummingbird moth hawk collects pollen from a bright red Cinnia flower. Macroglossum stellatarum hovering over a flower in the garden. Close-up

hummingbird hawk-moth feeding on a butterfly bush on blurred background. Selective focus.

hummingbird hawk-moth over a flower (Macroglossum stellatarum)

Hummingbird hawk-moth - Macroglossum stellatarum - sucks nectar with its proboscis from a blossom of the common sage - Salvia officinalis

The hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) 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 flowers using their long proboscis while hovering in the air; this resemblance is an example of convergent evolution. Life cycle:Two or more broods are produced each year. The adult may be encountered at any time of the year, especially in the south of the range, where there may be three or four broods. It overwinters as an adult in a crevice among rocks, trees, and buildings. On very warm days it may emerge to feed in mid-winter. Unlike other moths, they have no sexual dimorphism in the size of their antennal lobes.Habitat and host plants:Hummingbird hawk-moths can be easily seen in gardens, parks, meadows, bushes, and woodland edge, where the preferred food plants grow (honeysuckle, red valerian and many others). Their larvae usually feed on bedstraws or madders (Rubia) but have been recorded on other Rubiaceae and Centranthus, Stellaria, and Epilobium. Adults are particularly fond of nectar-rich flowers with a long and narrow calyx, since they can then take advantage of their long proboscis and avoid competition from other insects. Flowers with longer tubes typically present the feeding animal a higher nectar reward. Proboscis length is thought to have been evolutionarily impacted by the length of flower feeding tubes.] Examples of such plants include Centranthus, Jasminum, Buddleia, Nicotiana, Primula, Viola, Syringa, Verbena, Echium, Phlox, and Stachys. Distribution:The hummingbird hawk-moth is distributed throughout the northern Old World from Portugal to Japan, but it breeds mainly in warmer climates (southern Europe, North Africa, and points east). Three generations are produced in a year in Spain. This Species can be seen in different Habitats (inc. Gardens) in the Netherlands in Summer Season.

Macroglossum stellatarum collects flower nectar

Hummingbird hawk-moth in autumn, Etagenerika,Eifel Germany.

Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is eating nectar from red valerian flower with vibrant pink color flowers like a hummingbird. The Moro Sphinx or Sphinx Hummingbird is an insect belonging to the order Lepidoptera. It is a small Sphingidae. The Moro sphinx has a very long proboscis for foraging flowers hovering at how hummingbirds. It usually gathers nectar from flowers that other insects can not reach. Photography in selective focus of the insect flying during pollination process on red valerian flower plant in nature, during summer, spring season.

The hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a moth of the Sphingidae family. Its static flight, very fast and rapid in movement, recalls the flight of a Hummingbird, also for its characteristic brush-tipped proboscis, very long compared to the size of the insect.

Butterfly like Hummingbird, Northern Hummingbird. hummingbird hawkmoth (Macroglossum stellatarum) above blue flowers in a high column of inflorescence (spongiform)

A snowberry clearwing, gathers pollen from a summer lilac flowers in summer in Laurentian forest of Canada.

Little butterfly Macroglossum stellatarum fly over flower in garden

$The hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a species of hawk moth found across temperate regions of Eurasia. The species is named for its similarity to hummingbirds, as they feed on the nectar of tube-shaped flowers using their long proboscis while hovering in the air; this resemblance is an example of convergent evolution. \nLife cycle:\nTwo or more broods are produced each year. The adult may be encountered at any time of the year, especially in the south of the range, where there may be three or four broods. It overwinters as an adult in a crevice among rocks, trees, and buildings. On very warm days it may emerge to feed in mid-winter. Unlike other moths, they have no sexual dimorphism in the size of their antennal lobes.\nHabitat and host plants:\nHummingbird hawk-moths can be easily seen in gardens, parks, meadows, bushes, and woodland edge, where the preferred food plants grow (honeysuckle, red valerian and many others). \nTheir larvae usually feed on bedstraws or madders (Rubia) but have been recorded on other Rubiaceae and Centranthus, Stellaria, and Epilobium. \nAdults are particularly fond of nectar-rich flowers with a long and narrow calyx, since they can then take advantage of their long proboscis and avoid competition from other insects. Flowers with longer tubes typically present the feeding animal a higher nectar reward. Proboscis length is thought to have been evolutionarily impacted by the length of flower feeding tubes.] Examples of such plants include Centranthus, Jasminum, Buddleia, Nicotiana, Primula, Viola, Syringa, Verbena, Echium, Phlox, and Stachys. \nDistribution:\nThe hummingbird hawk-moth is distributed throughout the northern Old World from Portugal to Japan, but it breeds mainly in warmer climates (southern Europe, North Africa, and points east). Three generations are produced in a year in Spain. \n\nThis Picture is made during a Vacation in Bulgaria in May 2018.$

A gray moth flies over blooming flowers in the front garden.

Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is eating nectar from pink valerian flower like a hummingbird.

A captivating photograph capturing the moment a hummingbird moth hovers among blooming lavender flowers. The delicate purple blossoms contrast beautifully with the green foliage, creating a vibrant and serene scene. The focus on the moth in flight, with its wings blurred in motion, highlights the dynamic interaction between pollinators and plants. This image is ideal for content related to gardening, wildlife, pollinators, natural landscapes, and the beauty of flora and fauna. The bokeh effect enhances the depth, drawing attention to the moth and lavender, making it a visually appealing and informative photograph.

One flying hummingbird hawk moth belonging to group of butterfly moth flying at lavender flower outdoors in garden, macrophoto

Hummingbird hawk-moth feeding on vibrant pink zinnia in natural habitat.

Macroglossum stellatarum flying over the flower.

Commonly known as the hummingbird insect, it is also known as the hummingbird sphinx, sphinx butterfly or hummingbird butterfly.

Pigeon tail, Macroglossum, stellatarum, one of the almost exotic insects, is the pigeon tail or hummingbird warmer, which reminds of hummingbirds with its whirring flight and comes to us from the south in summer.

A hummingbird hawk-moth getting a snack from a butterfly bush.

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