Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Gardens, meadows, woodlands, and urban parks across Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia.

Adults feed on flower nectar using a long proboscis; larvae feed on plants like Galium (bedstraws).

Diurnal (active during the day), known for hovering while feeding like a hummingbird with very rapid wingbeats and high maneuverability.

Benefits the ecosystem as a significant pollinator for many flowering plants; poses no risk to humans.