No Hummingbirds in China? Am I Blind All These Years?
I believe many people have witnessed hummingbirds collecting nectar.
It wasn't until today that I realized
Actually, there are no hummingbirds distributed throughout all of China
But how do I explain what I saw?
I'm sure there are many people like me who had the same 'misunderstanding'
I always thought it was a hummingbird
In reality, hummingbirds are only found in the Americas
This guy…
is a hovering moth..
Small-bodied long-beaked moth Macroglossum stellatarum
Except for having two more pairs of antennae and lacking feathers in its wings
From its habits, appearance, and flight, it's extremely similar to a hummingbird
Therefore, it's also called a hummingbird moth
I felt like this guy was so cute when I looked at it face to face....
Records show that
Small-bodied long-beaked moth has a habit of collecting nectar at fixed locations
They will go to the same flowerbed at the same time every day
They especially like long and narrow plants rich in nectar
Because they can use their long beaks to avoid competition with other insects
Like clove, jasmine, and golden sage, these are their favorites
Small-bodied long-beaked moth is also widely distributed throughout China, almost covering the entire country
However, it's extremely rare in northern areas
When this guy is not in flight
it's simply a hovering moth…
I often saw this moth when I was a child
I always thought it was a hummingbird
Today, I finally solved one of my ancient mysteries
- End -
Dee.
