A migratory day-flying hawkmoth that makes an audible hum while hovering in front of flowers to feed on nectar.
Macroglossum stellatarum, family Sphingidae
Example sentencesExamples
- There seem to be a lot of hummingbird hawkmoths around at the moment.
- This timing could indicate that the hummingbird hawkmoth has been able to over-winter in this country.
- Like any nectar-gathering insect the hummingbird hawkmoth takes part in the pollination of flowers.
- I was most surprised to see a hummingbird hawkmoth zipping in and out of the busy Lizzies in my hanging baskets.
- In the summer there are numerous species including skipper butterflies and hummingbird hawkmoths.