Sphinx moths are unique fliers that make many backyard gardeners say, “What was that thing?” At first glance, many think it’s ...

The Clear-winged Sphinx Moth (Hemaris thysbe) is smaller than a hummingbird and looks like a large bumblebee with olive-gold on thorax and touches of red-brown on wings. Most of these moths will ...

These are called hummingbird moths (or bumblebee moths ... Commonly known as sphinx or hawk moths, members of this family of moths are known for their large size and rapid flight.

Now, a study published to Frontiers in Bee Science has shown that physical distance does play a leading role in protecting bumblebees against a flying insect parasite, the bumblebee wax moth ...

However, these flying insects are simply displaying their mastery of mimicry. Often referred to as hawk moths or sphinx moths, hummingbird moths are captivating critters with fascinating behaviors and ...

Darwin and fellow naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace predicted the existence of Wallace's sphinx moth from an orchid with an extremely long nectar tube. When you purchase through links on our site ...

Hummingbird moths have bodies similar to a bumblebee’s, wings like a moth or butterfly and proboscis to drink nectar like a hummingbird. Cathy Tauschek was lucky enough to see one and shared a ...

What is he? A luna moth perhaps? What should we look for in coming days? A: It’s a hornworm, Manduca rustica (aka rustic sphinx moth), to be precise. They are commonly seen crawling around this ...

LAS CRUCES – Caterpillars of the white-lined sphinx moth are out in droves this year, crawling on sidewalks and across streets around Doña Ana County, but don’t worry, they’re harmless.

Here is a picture of a busy bumblebee looking for food ... I found this beautiful, tiny little moth on our hall rug in Foxrock in early February. Can you identify it? Mary Gough, Dublin ...