Sphingidae Collection

Elephant hawk moth (Deilephila elpenor) portrait, Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. April

Caterpillar, Elephant Hawk-moth -Deilephila elpenor-, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum), feeding on flower using long proboscis

Snake-mimic caterpillar (Hemeroplanes triptolemus) a hawkmoth caterpillar that resembles a viper when threatened, on branch, La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica

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

Sphinx hawk moth (Hemeroplanes triptolemus) caterpillar, snake mimic species, Amarakaeri Communal Reserve, Maijuna, Rio Napo, Peru

Small elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) on stem. Captive, larvae collected previous year. Downings, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland. May

Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii) resting, Southern Sicily, Italy. March

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

Apple hawk-moth (Langia zenzeroides formosana) Nzaus Mamei Jianshih Village, Hsssinchu County, Taiwan, Controlled conditions

Blinded sphinx moth (Paonias excaecatus) Lac-Drolet Province, Quebec, Canada

Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) in flight feeding on Verbena flowers, England, UK. July

Elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila elpenor). Released from captivity, larvae collected previous year. Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. May

Banded sphinx moth (Eumorpha fasciatus) on tree trunk, Bellaview, Florida, USA, May

Elephant hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. June

Saunders bee hawkmoth (Hemaris saundersii) resting on a leaf, Shogran, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Butterflies and Moths, Plate 7, Sphinges, Sphingidae. Date: 1896

Butterflies and Moths, Plate 9, Sphinges, Sphingidae, etc
Butterflies and Moths, Plate 9, Sphinges, Sphingidae, Sesiidae, Zygaenidae, Syntomidae. Date: 1896

Butterflies and Moths, Plate 8, Sphinges, Sphingidae. Date: 1896

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Striped hawkmoth (Hyles livornica) resting on a flower, caught using a MV light trap, Umbria, Italy. July

Broad-bordered bee hawkmoth (Hemaris fuciformis) nectaring on Lavender (Lavandula sp. ) flower, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy
Broad-bordered bee hawkmoth (Hemaris fuciformis) nectaring on Lavender (Lavandula sp.) flower, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. July

Broad-bordered bee hawk-moth (Hemaris fuciformis) nectaring from Wood cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum), Finland. June

Bedstraw hawkmoth (Hyles gallii) caterpillar on Rosebay willowherb (Chamaenerion angustifolium), Finland. July

Willowherb hawkmoth (Proserpinus proserpina) resting on a leaf, Gavarnie, South of France. June

Pamir bee hawkmoth (Hemaris ducalis) resting on a leaf, Chatkal Mountainss, Dzhalal-Abad region, Kyrgyzstan

Elephant hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor), close up of head, showing detail of compound eye. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. May. Focus stacked image

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Bedstraw hawk-moth (Hyles gallii) Wallis, Switzerland, April. Controlled conditions

Galapagos mockingbird (Mimus parvulus) catching hawkmoth in photographer Tui De Roys garden, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Coffee bee hawk moth (Cephaonodes hylas) Amagasaki City, Hyogo, Japan

Hummingbird hawkmoth (Macroglossum stellatarum) Wiltshire, UK, September

Small elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) on Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) Wiltshire, UK, May

Elephant Hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor) Oxfordshire, UK. July

Small elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) feeding on bedstraw (Galium) species. Podere Montecucco, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, August

Poplar Hawkmoth (Laothoe populi) male, detail of head showing finely divided antennae. Derbyshire, UK. July

Elephant Hawk-moth -Pergesa elpenor, Deilephila elpenor-, caterpillar, Tyrol, Austria

Elephant Hawk-moth -Deilephila elpenor-, caterpillar, Natters, Tyrol, Austria

Branch fig tree Ficus carica metamorphosis fig sphinx
Branch of a fig tree (Ficus carica) with metamorphosis of fig sphinx (Pachylia ficus), and Pachylia syces moth, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Bedstraw Hawk-Moth (Hyles gallii) caterpillar on Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium)

Illustration, Sphingidae -- Thyrididae -- Sesiidae -- Macroglossa Stellatarum, Macroglossa Croatica, Hemaris Bombyliformis, Hemaris Fuciformis, Thyris Fenestrella, Trochilium Apiformis

Illustration, Sphingidae -- Deilephila Euphorbiae, Deilephila Galii, Choerocampa Nerii, Pterogon Proserpina. The plants are Oleander (Nerium Oleander)

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An adult male of lime hawk-moth (Mimas tiliae) agains a white background, Liguria, Italy Date:

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Poplar Hawk-moth, Norfolk UK Date:

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Poplar Hawk-moth, Norfolk UK Date:

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Rustic Sphinx (Manduca Rustica) ~ isolated on a white background ~ Misiones, Argentina, South America

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Rustic Sphinx (Manduca Rustica) ~ isolated on a white background ~ Misiones, Argentina, South America

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"Sphingidae: The Enigmatic World of Hawk Moths" Behold the mesmerizing portrait of the Elephant hawk moth (Deilephila elpenor) at Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, showcasing its intricate patterns and delicate beauty. In Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany, a remarkable sight awaits as the caterpillar of the Elephant Hawk-moth (Deilephila elpenor) gracefully moves across leaves, showcasing nature's wonders up close. Witness the Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) in action as it feeds on nectar using its long proboscis, resembling a tiny hummingbird hovering over flowers with astonishing precision. Discover the Saunders bee hawkmoth (Hemaris saundersii), resting peacefully on a leaf in Shogran, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan—a true testament to nature's diversity and resilience. Delve into the captivating world of Butterflies and Moths with Plate 7 from Sphinges collection—unveiling an array of stunning species belonging to Sphingidae family that will leave you in awe. Immerse yourself further into this enchanting realm with Plate 9 from Butterflies and Moths series—showcasing more exquisite Sphinges from Sphingidae family that captivate hearts worldwide. Journey through nature's tapestry with Plate 8 from Butterflies and Moths collection—revealing yet another set of breathtaking species belonging to Sphingidae family that adorn our planet. Explore the fascinating world where insects meet artistry as we delve into Nature Insect Insects Butterfly Butterflies Moth—an amalgamation of colors and shapes that astound our senses.