Hummingbird hawk-moth: The bird-like insect with a giant sucking mouthpart

12 Interesting Facts About Hummingbird Moths

11 Amazing Hummingbird Hawk-Moth Facts - Fact Animal

Maddy Prichard, HR Officer, was "delighted to see a hummingbird hawk moth in my garden this year! I've never seen one up close, and I was totally fascinated by it." The hummingbird hawk-moth has greyish-brown forewings, bright orange hindwings, and a greyish body with a broad, black-and-white 'tail'. Its hovering flight is a distinguishing feature; it flutters its wings so quickly that it can appear orange and makes an audible hum. | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

🦋Meet the fast & flurrious hummingbird hawk-moth! They can beat their wings a whopping 80 times per second! You can spot them on the wing from now until September. If you catch one feeding, you’ll notice they have a long proboscis, similar to a hummingbird's beak that allows them to sip nectar from flowers. This is a perfect example of convergent evolution, where completely different species evolve similar traits to adapt to their environment. #InsectWeek | Campaign to Protect Rural England