Everything you should know about the Humming bird Moth - Is it Humming bird or is it Moth

Type: Interesting

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Clearwing Moths also known as Hummingbird Moths are found throughout the world. This video features close-ups of an adult moth Hemaris thysbee feeding on nectar in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. In the video, I break down the scientific name and explain its origins, review how to identify this species and how to distinguish it from related species like Hemaris diffinis. I discuss how it really looks like a hummingbird and why, biologically and evolutionarily this form of mimicry may give it an advantage. I also discuss it behavior, and ability to fly at up to 30 mph with wing beats up to 70 times a second. With rich vibrate close-up photography, I conclude with a discussion of its life cycle and global presence.

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Video length: 08:41