Is it a hummingbird? No, it’s a white-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata)! These moths hover in front of flowers and drink nectar through their proboscis, a tube that extends from the front of their heads. Sphinx moths look, move, and eat like hummingbirds, but they are not closely related. Hummingbirds and sphinx moths–creatures from two different branches on the tree of life–have evolved similar traits to fill similar ecological niches. This phenomenon of two unrelated species forming similar ad

The white-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata) is found across much of North America and is sometimes known as a "hummingbird moth" because of its large size and hovering flight. Diurnal populations of this moth prefer to nectar on brightly colored flowers (much like hummingbirds); nocturnal populations typically use pale or white flowers. Video: USFWS/Peter Pearsall Video contains no dialogue. | Desert National Wildlife Refuge

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Giant sphinx moth caterpillar found in South Florida, larvae of the heaviest moth in North America! | Matt's Macrophotography

Giant sphinx moth and its caterpillar in the Florida everglades. Watch how I find them in the swamps. | Matt's Macrophotography

How amazing are these incredible sphinx moth caterpillars! 🐛 🙌🏻 #caterpillar #insects #socool #closeup #creepy #tiktok #amazing #ivancarter #reels #viralvideo #tiktok #puertorico | Ross Mendieta