‘Grey lump with orange wings’: migrating moth descends on UK gardens
The UK is experiencing a surge in sightings of the hummingbird hawk-moth, a migratory insect from Europe and North Africa. Experts attribute the increase to favorable weather conditions, including hot temperatures and strong winds.
Luke Burstow spied the hummingbird hawk-moth enjoying buddleia flowers in his garden in Sussex. Photograph: Luke Burstow Luke Burstow spied the hummingbird hawk-moth enjoying buddleia flowers in his garden in Sussex. Photograph: Luke Burstow Insects ‘Grey lump with orange wings’: migrating moth descends on UK gardens Boom in hummingbird hawk-moth sightings put down to hot weather, strong winds and food scarcity in Europe
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