Secret night operations between moths and colored-nectar flowers Researchers Soma Chiyoda, Ko Mochizuki, and Atsushi Kawakita from the University of Tokyo have discovered that nocturnal hawkmoths are the main pollinators of Jasminanthes mucronata, a plant species native to Japan that produces black nectar. This is the first time that a colored-nectar flower is confirmed to be mainly pollinated by nocturnal insects. The discovery thus promotes further research into this so far unexplored ecology. The findings were published in the journal Ecology.

3-Apr-2026
Secret night operations between #moths and colored-nectar flowers
Nocturnal #hawkmoths found to pollinate #flowers that produce colored #nectar for the first time

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1122197 #science #ecology #pollinators

The evolution of proboscis length and feeding behaviour in hawkmoths (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) Abstract. Hawkmoths (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) display some of the most extraordinary and iconic morphological adaptations. They are well known to have long

royalsocietypublishing.org/rsos/article...
#Hawkmoths #ProboscisLength
#Invertebrates

A large unfinished gouache painting of a Silver-striped Hawk Moth (Hippotion celerio) with its associated food plants, Honeysuckle, Great Willowherb and yet to be painted in Lady’s Bedstraw, with the caterpillars both sides in a symmetrical display

My January moth challenge stats: 1/1!
Worse than last year… the weather has been just awful here so my challenge has morphed into this WiP- something I’m very unlikely to see irl, the Silver-striped Hawk Moth! #teammoth #SciArt #HawkMoths

Hummingbird Hawk-moths have a remarkable resemblance to Hummingbirds, hovering to feed on nectar.. #HummingbirdHawkMoth #hawkmoth #moth #moths #nature #wildlife #hawkmoths

Death's Head Hawk Moth crossed the Channel last night and crash landed in town. It squeaked when I picked it up!
No better way to start the day.

#wildflowerhour #ukwildlife #insects #pollinators #ukfauna #dorsetwildlife #naturephotography #autumnwatch #hawkmoths #moths #Purbeck #SilenceOfTheLambs

Hummingbird Hawkmoth sheltering from the tail end of whatever named storm it we're in the middle of. Love the #arrowhead at rest vibe.

#wildflowerhour #ukwildlife #insects #pollinators #ukfauna #dorsetwildlife #naturephotography #hawkmoths #Purbeck

Almost forgot! The fabulous Poplar Hawkmoth popped by my garden trap to say hi! #moths #teammoth #hawkmoths

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#InsectVision #Neuroethology #Pollinators #Hawkmoths

A hummingbird butterfly was flying among the lavender flowers when @Konenpanien and I were on the way to the supermarket this morning. We don't always have the opportunity to see one that stays among the same flowers long enough to film it. It's a pity we didn't have a better camera with us.

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2 Privet hawkmoths and 6 Elephant hawkmoths made up the big species in the moth trap a few nights ago. Lobster and Peppered the other best species. Grabbed a couple slow-mo video during release. #Moths #Hawkmoths #Insects #slowmotion #UkWildlife #UKnature

First day of www.wildlifebcn.org/30dayswild and the #hawkmoths are out. Great to see an nice selection of these impressive insects our garden this morning. We've also added #StripedHawkmoth to garden list as well! As it's a migratory species, so watch out for this stunning insect.

Striped hawk moths - inks on white board. #mothsmatter #mothart #hawkmoths #wildlifeart #inks

#LimeHawkMoth and #PrivetHawkMoth from the moth trap in the garden last night. #moths #hawkmoths

A clear-wing hawkmoth (Cephonodes hylas) oviposits on a young shoot of Gardenia jasminoides, its larval host plant. The moth’s body is sharply lit against the glossy green foliage, emphasizing its fuzzy yellow thorax and striped abdomen.

In mid-air, a clear-wing hawkmoth (Cephonodes hylas) hovers with wings outstretched.

Glad to see the clear-wing hawkmoth (Cephonodes hylas) is back in our garden! The way they quickly and accurately find their food plants (Gardenia jasminoides) and lay eggs is simply mind-blowing. #Hawkmoths

3 NFY last night all well known for not posing placidly on a nice grey background. So I give you Poplar Hawk Moth on weed. Small Pheonix on wall and Early Tooth-Striped in container … enjoy #teammoth #mothsmatter #hawkmoths #whatsflyingtonight #northumberland #warkworth #VC67

Only 38 sleeps to astronomical spring.

#wildflowerhour #moths #caterpillars #ukwildlife #ukflora #dorsetwildlife #365dayswild #winterwatch #nature #naturephotography #Purbeck #pollinators #hawkmoths

Macro‐evolutionary dynamics dominated by dispersal promote the formation of regional biodiversity hotspot‐insights from hawkmoths (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) in South China Aim Rapid loss in global insect diversity has generated substantial public worry due to their critical ecological roles. However, there is controversy about the effectiveness of the global-scale hot...

Macro‐#evolutionary dynamics dominated by #dispersal promote the formation of regional #biodiversity #hotspot‐insights from #hawkmoths (Lepidoptera: #…... published in Diversity and Distributions using @gbif.org mediated data:

#CiteTheDOI: ✅

#OpenAccess: ⭐️

https://doi.org/10.1111/ddi.13916

Only 71 sleeps to astronomical spring.

#wildflowerhour #insects #moths #pollinators #ukwildlife #ukfauna #dorsetwildlife #365dayswild #winterwatch #nature #naturephotography #hawkmoths #Purbeck

More reasons to build Gecko Lodge BG, a place designed for nature lovers, birdwatchers photographers and hikers, to just sit back and relax.
#damselflies #kingfishers #hawkmoths #amphibians #hikers #bulgaria #tourismbulgaria #ecotourism #burgaslakes

A large hawk moth with Wings open resting on a white gray wall. Base color of the Wings dark brown. Wing tips and markings across rings shades of brown. Near the head pale brown ovals with black dots. Lower wing with broad pink patches. Body thick and dark green brown at the base with green near the head fore legs and antenna outstretched.

Not too many moths or anything else around in my bedroom so posting one from last rainy season. The handsome hawk moth Daphnis hypothous #moths #hawkmoths #lepidoptera #insects

A beautiful Hummingbird Hawk-moth caterpillar, to celebrate finding my way back to Bluesky! One of two I've been watching munching through the Lady's Bedstraw in our mini-meadow...

#caterpillars #hawkmoths #moths

When a quarter of the catch is Poplar Hawks 😁 #mothsmatter #hawkmoths

A beautiful trio.💚💚💚
1. Sphinx pinastri
2. Sphinx ligustri
3. Agrius convolvuli

#hawkmoths #hawkmoth #schwärmer #lepidoptera #insects

That's better! Fistfuls of fun amongst 250+ moths this morning #mothsmatter #hawkmoths #vc40

That time of year when the family favourites arrive by the boxload 😃 #hawkmoths #mothsmatter

We’ve still got at least 2 #Hummingbird #Hawkmoths. Any sunny day and they’re in the garden. Alas evading attempts to photo/video :-(

Nice set of #hawkmoths for #30DaysWild in last night's garden #mothtrap: Eyed, Elephant & Poplar. Roll on @MothNight

First #hawkmoths of the year in last night's garden #mothtrap: Lime & Poplar
@BritishMoths @mike_shurmer #teammoth