4.3K views · 184 reactions | This amazing, sped up clip shows the wings expanding on a freshly emerged Death's-head Hawk-moth (Acherontia atropos)!  Thanks to James O'Neill for the footage. | Butterfly Conservation | Facebook

🐛 Did you see hornworms out and about this fall? These caterpillars will become sphinx moths, also known as hawk or hummingbird moths. These moths have a 2 to 3 inch wingspan and even mimic the hovering flight pattern and nectar-feeding habits of a hummingbird! As a moth, their proboscis (an elongated, tubular mouthpart used for sucking and feeding) extends into flowers and can grow to almost 4 inches long! The “horn” on its rear is a harmless predator deterrent. It fools would-be attackers int

50K views · 1.1K reactions | Does that taste good?  deaths head hawk moth caterpillars  | Jumping spider & Moth life | Facebook

1.6K views · 14 reactions | Deaths head hawk moth caterpillars yellow and brown colour variation #yellowcaterpillar #deathsheadhawkmoth #hawkmoth #caterpillar #deathsheadmoth | Jumping spider & Moth life | Facebook