3.1K views · 87 reactions | The white-lined sphinx moth (hyles lineata) is known as the hummingbird moth because of their size, diet, and flight patterns. This one was seen enjoying petunias from Bedrock Nursery at Fancy Nancy’s Bar and Grill. | Wichita Mountains Life | Facebook

1.3K views · 31 reactions | Forest Friend; Meet the White-lined Sphinx moth caterpillar (Hyles lineata) can be found from mid-Spring through early Fall in open areas throughout North America, from Canada to Central America and the West Indies. They were named "sphinx" for their alarm posture. They will rear their head up when alarmed and have the appearance of an Egyptian Sphinx. Video shared by Kristina S | Niabi Zoo | Facebook

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Is it a hummingbird? No, it’s a white-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata)! These moths hover in front of flowers and drink nectar through their proboscis, a tube that extends from the front of their heads. Sphinx moths look, move, and eat like hummingbirds, but they are not closely related. Hummingbirds and sphinx moths–creatures from two different branches on the tree of life–have evolved similar traits to fill similar ecological niches. This phenomenon of two unrelated species forming similar ad