Eurasian Hummingbird Hawkmoth (Macroglossum stellatarum)

Eurasian Hummingbird Hawkmoth, a reference photo — Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a species of hawk moth found across temperate regions of Eurasia. The species is named for its similarity to hummingbirds, as they feed on the nectar of tube-shaped flowers using their long proboscis while hovering in the air; this resemblance is an example of convergent evolution.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Eurasian Hummingbird Hawkmoth being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Macroglossum
Species: Macroglossum stellatarum

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