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Adult Hawk moths fly at dusk. They hover like a hummingbird does, while they visit flowers feeding on nectar. Hovering requires three times more energy than normal flying. |
Photo courtesy of Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
Last updated: Aug.
30, 2000