The hummingbird hawk moth is dancing its wings to gather nectar. Hummingbird hawk moth - scientific name: Macroglossum stellatarum (Linnaeus, 1758), is a species of insect in the family Tenebridae and genus Tenebridae. Known as the "four unlike" in the insect world, it is like a butterfly that moves during the day. Its mouthparts are long beak tubes, with enlarged antennae at the tip, and colorful and beautiful wings. Unique and strong, with gray brown front wings adorned with black lines, similar to both genders. The larvae are white, with a plump body and a small black head. Overwintering in the dried Gualou vine. They look like bees and fly among the flowers during the summer and autumn seasons
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flower insect petal plant invertebrate animal wildflower bee nature blossom honeybee pollinator butterfly pollen yellow pink hummingbird hawk moth dancing wings gather nectar scientific name: macroglossum stellatarum linnaeus species family tenebridae genus tenebridae known four unlike world like that moves during mouthparts long beak tubes enlarged antennae tip colorful beautiful wings unique strong gray brown front adorned black lines similar both genders larvae white plump body small head overwintering dried gualou vine look bees fly among flowers summer autumn seasons
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