69.010 BF1984 – Hummingbird Hawk Moth – Sphingidae – Macroglossum stellatarum
Hummingbird Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Macroglossinae – Macroglossum stellatarum – colour code •
STATUS – An uncommon immigrant to Derbyshire. Recorded most years in small numbers. Rarely more than two or three recorded a year, but in recent years records have increased.
ID POINTERS – Looks like a small hummingbird as it flits and hovers, feeding from flower to flower. The hind-wings are bright orange.
FLIGHT PERIOD – Usually discovered during July – September
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Image by Tony Davison©
