The hawk moth is a large butterfly of the Moth family of the Silkworm superfamily. The name of this insect is associated with the peculiarities of its life.
#1 In the process of feeding, the heavy hawk does not sit on the flower, but sucks out the nectar in flight.
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After drinking all the nectar from one flower, the butterfly flies to another.
#2 At the same time, the hawk moth sways slightly, which very much resembles a drunken staggering person, popularly called a hawk maker.
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#3 The body of the insect is thick and fluffy.
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Some species reach a length of 11 centimeters. In shape, the body of a hawk moth resembles the body of a hummingbird, which is why this insect is called a hummingbird butterfly.