蜂鸟鹰蛾 Hummingbird Hawk-moth
Macroglossum bombylans · Lepidoptera · 天蛾科 · IUCN: LC
The Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum bombylans) is a remarkable moth distinguished by its plump, furry body with long proboscis, rapid wingbeat creating humming sound. This species inhabits gardens, meadows, and coastal cliffs, where it is a hovers precisely before flowers while feeding, remarkably bird-like. As a member of the Sphingidae (天蛾科), it represents an important component of its ecosystem, contributing to the intricate web of interactions that sustain biodiversity in its native range.
- 体长 Size
- 20-50 mm
- 分布 Distribution
- China
- 生境 Habitat
- Forest
- 活跃季节 Season
- May - Sep
- 保护级别 Conservation
- LC
- 中国特有 Endemic
- 否 No