The 30 Most Beautiful Insects in the World
Hummingbird Moth
hummingbird moth on milkweed
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What it is: Hemaris spp.
Where it’s from: North America, Africa, Europe, and Asia
What to know: No, that’s not a hummingbird—it’s actually a moth! Several species of the day-flying insects are common throughout the world, per the U.S. Forest Service, and they move and feed on nectar much like their avian lookalikes.
hummingbird moth on milkweed
EDUCATION IMAGESGETTY IMAGES
What it is: Hemaris spp.
Where it’s from: North America, Africa, Europe, and Asia
What to know: No, that’s not a hummingbird—it’s actually a moth! Several species of the day-flying insects are common throughout the world, per the U.S. Forest Service, and they move and feed on nectar much like their avian lookalikes.
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