hastingsmothman , 1 month ago to random

More moths later but after a mild night the first Poplar Hawk Moth of 2024 has appeared. I adore these gentle giants with their cute fuzzy faces.
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Face of Poplar Hawk Moth. Round, grey and felt-like with two eyes either side of a nose-like palp. A little Muppet-like. Two orange antennae extend left and right. Its wings are also extended but out of focus as thr the focus is the head. Its legs are gripping my finger.

minouette , 1 month ago to random

As a wild card post before we head into crustacean month for #InsertAnInvert2024 -an animal jokingly known as the flying shrimp! My #linocut hummingbird clearwing moth (Hermaris thysbe) seeking pollen from cherry blossoms! The olive-headed burgundy moth has transparent wings (though colour can be variable). It beats its wings rapidly to hover above flowers, like a hummingbird, meaning it is often confused with a hummingbird or bee. 🧵

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