Under the Microscope: The Silver-Striped Hawkmoth

Under the Microscope: The Silver-Striped Hawkmoth

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Under the Microscope: The Silver-Striped Hawkmoth

Meet Hippotion celerio, also called the Silver-striped or Vine Hawkmoth - one of nature’s incredible night pollinators!

This fascinating moth hovers like a hummingbird, sipping nectar from night-scented flowers and playing a vital role in pollination.

Known for its speed and agility, the H. celerio is a true survivor, evading predators with ease while helping our ecosystem thrive.

Brought to you by the Grootbos Foundation Entomology Team, celebrating the small creatures that keep nature in balance.

Under the Microscope: The Silver-Striped Hawkmoth

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