What initially appears to be a confusing video of a moth-hummingbird hybrid creature is actually a perfect excuse for us to explain an intriguing evolutionary phenomenon. The creature is the ...

Animals all face the same challenges: finding enough to eat and surviving long enough to pass on their genes. While there are endless ways Nature has addressed these challenges, it sometimes arrives ...

Just as when we humans reach for objects, the hummingbird hawk moth uses its visual sense to place its long proboscis precisely on a flower to search for nectar, according to biologists. This is why ...

The hummingbird moth captivates us with its mimicry and unique look. Learn about its fascinating behaviors, lifecycle, and vital role in the ecosystem. When you first encounter a hummingbird moth, you ...

Just as when we humans reach for objects, the hummingbird hawk moth uses its visual sense to place its long proboscis precisely on a flower to search for nectar, according to a study by Konstanz ...

The next time youre near a patch of flowers and you think you see a hummingbird zip by, take a closer look! It just might be a hummingbird moth, a lesser-known but important pollinator. Sphinx moths ...

I am aware that what I think is delightful, especially in the insect world, many people do not. However, hummingbird hawk moths are one insect most everyone gets truly excited to see. These moths are ...

It is the middle of a warm summer day, the whine of a lawn mower is a counterpoint to the incessant buzz and hum of endless hordes of bees rising and falling toward the phlox, bee balm, Queen Anne's ...