hummingbird hawk-moth

Wildlife photographers are sharing close-up images of the hummingbird hawk-moth feeding on flowers. The insect, often mistaken for a hummingbird because of its size and hovering flight, is a popular subject in nature photography communities, with posts highlighting its rapid wingbeats and long proboscis as it feeds. Enthusiasts are praising the detail of the shots and swapping observations about where and when the moths can be spotted.