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Sphingidae
Antennae are generally not very feathery, even in the males.[2] They lack tympanal organs, but members of the tribe Choerocampini have hearing organs on their heads.[2] They have a frenulum and retinaculum to join hind wings and fore wings.[2] The thorax, abdomen, and wings are densely covered in scales. Sphingids may have a reduced proboscis, but most have a very long one,[2] used it to feed on nectar from flowers. Most are crepuscular or nocturnal, but some species fly during the day.[5] Both males and females are relatively long-lived (living 10 to 30 d).[5] Prior to flight, most species shiver their flight muscles to warm them up, and, during flight, body temperatures may surpass 40°C
These beautiful hummingbird like moths are out full force as my fruit trees are blooming! They are very fast and hard to capture. Have seen up to 12 flying from tree to tree! Usually out early morning and evenings.
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