Hummingbird Hawk-moth

Macroglossum stellatarum
Sphingidae
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Description

Green to brown caterpillar with a caudal horn. Pale longitudinal stripes. The adult moth is often mistaken for a hummingbird.

Information
Size
4–5 cm
Observation period
May to October
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Common
Host plants
BedstrawLady's bedstraw
Distribution

Found throughout Europe, migratory.

Notes

The adult is often mistaken for a hummingbird due to its hovering flight.