Macroglossum stellatarum preparing for the first flight
Did you know that hummingbird hawkmoths can move their tail hairs independently like a bird does with their feathers? Find out on this video. Newly hatched Macroglossum stellatarum getting ready for the first flight.
At the end of the video it leaves.
Sorry for the shaky video but I was holding it with one hand and the camera with my left and I was trying to get the best out of the poor lighting I had without moving the hawk too much. Tried youtube antishaking filter but it messed up the video brutally so I had to upload it as it is.
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