They go by various names, depending on where you're located. "Hawk moth, hummingbird moth, and sphinx moth all refer to insects in the same family Sphingidae, named after the Egyptian sphinx ...

It just might be a hummingbird moth, a lesser-known but important pollinator. Sphinx moths are unique fliers that make many backyard gardeners say, “What was that thing?” At first glance ...

The White-lined Sphinx Moth is often mistaken for a hummingbird as it hovers at flowers in the early evening. Its wings feature crisp white streaks over earthy brown tones, and its body moves quickly.

A stationary Carolina sphinx moth (Manduca sexta) is the Cinderella of the animal kingdom. The hummingbird-size insect has dull, dark wings that are mottled like charred wood, and a plump body ...

The hardy fuchsia is adapted for hummingbird pollination in a variety ... discovered this rare species of the Morgan's sphinx moth with its exceptionally long proboscis. The common blue violet ...