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This small-eyed sphinx moth recently emerged from the pupa stage! After emerging from the cocoon, moths crawl around to allow their wings to fully dry out before taking flight. | Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife

44 reactions | Conservation Educator Sabrina Cummings shares this slow motion video of a Carolina Sphinx moth. | Mississippi Museum of Natural Science | Facebook

🐛 Did you see hornworms out and about this fall? These caterpillars will become sphinx moths, also known as hawk or hummingbird moths. These moths have a 2 to 3 inch wingspan and even mimic the hovering flight pattern and nectar-feeding habits of a hummingbird! As a moth, their proboscis (an elongated, tubular mouthpart used for sucking and feeding) extends into flowers and can grow to almost 4 inches long! The “horn” on its rear is a harmless predator deterrent. It fools would-be attackers int

14K views · 202 reactions | How amazing are these incredible sphinx moth caterpillars!   • • • #caterpillar #moth #insectsofinstagram #wow #fyp #huge #closeup #instagood #ivancarter #reels #viralvideos #livingmybestlife | Ivan Carter | Facebook

12K views · 190 reactions | Sphinx moth caterpillars are amazing - wow - can’t believe how beautiful they are - Puerto Rico truly is a land of treasures!  曆#fbreels #IvanCarter #fyp | Ivan Carter | Facebook