Proboscisides Collection

Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) nectaring on Loofah (Luffa sp) flower. Xinjiang, China

Elephant Hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor) close up of head showing proboscis. Note the pollen grains attached to its hairs. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August. Focus Stacked

Cairns birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera euphorion) male resting on fern, large butterfly endemic to wet tropics in far north Queensland, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) nectaring on a Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) flower in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, June

RF - Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) feeding on Fleabane (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) nectaring on Evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana) with proboscis extended. At night in garden. Surrey, England, UK. August

Hummingbird hawkmoth (Macroglossum stellatarum) Wiltshire, UK, September

Close up of Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) feeding at a flower (Aster sp), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) flying to red campion with proboscis extended, Finland, June

Common carder bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum) visiting Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, April

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum), flying to Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), flower, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia / Vanessa cardui) feeding on Fleabane flower, UK, August

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"Marvels of Nature: Exploring the Fascinating World of Proboscisides" Witness the delicate dance between a Hummingbird hawk-moth and a Loofah flower as it nectars with its slender proboscis, showcasing nature's intricate beauty. Get up close and personal with an Elephant Hawkmoth as it reveals its mesmerizing head adorned with a remarkable proboscis, designed for sipping nectar from flowers. Resting gracefully on a fern, the magnificent Cairns birdwing butterfly displays its vibrant colors while its elegant proboscis awaits another floral feast. Watch in awe as the Marsh fritillary butterfly delicately lands on a Meadow buttercup, extending its long proboscis to sip sweet nectar from each tiny petal. The Painted lady butterfly flutters gracefully onto Fleabane, unfurling its delicate proboscis to indulge in the sugary rewards hidden within this beautiful bloom. A Silver Y moth finds solace on an Evening primrose, gently probing each blossom with its slender straw-like appendage known as a proboscis – truly nature's perfect drinking straw. Captured in Wiltshire's September breeze, witness the Hummingbird hawkmoth fluttering amidst blooming flowers; their elongated tongues effortlessly reaching into petals for nourishment. Behold the Buff-tailed Bumblebee feeding at an Aster flower; watch closely as it extends its fuzzy body and uncoils its impressive tongue-like proboscis to access precious nectar reserves. With grace unmatched, observe the Swallowtail butterfly soaring towards red campion; marvel at how it elegantly extends its lengthy proboscis to extract life-sustaining sustenance from each crimson bloom. Delighting in Lungwort's enchanting hues, behold the Common carder bumblebee hovering above.