Hummingbird Hawk Moth

The Hummingbird Hawk Moth is a fascinating daytime flying moth, it mostly migrates from southern Europe and Africa to Britain during the summer. Its wingspan is 5 to 5.8cm and can resemble a hummingbird, when it hovers, whilst it feeds on nectar. If you want to attract them to a wildlife garden, or nature area, try planting its caterpillar food source plants, which are; Lady's Bedstraw, Hedge Bedstraw and Wild Madder. Also, plant nectar plant honeysuckle, red valerian and buddleja, which they will feed on as they hover in the air. They are mostly seen in southern England, especially in coastal areas.

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