How's this for a hungry caterpillar? 🐛 The caterpillars of the Death's-head Hawk-moth are very large; in a good immigration year it can be seen in potato fields, pupating underground from August to October. You can learn more about them here - http://butrfli.es/DeathsMoth | Butterfly Conservation

have you ever heard a moth squeak? ✨ death's-head hawkmoths are equipped with the ability to create sound! but how? 🤔 their proboscis(straw-like tongue) evolved to be very thick - enabling them to suck up their traditional wild diet of honey with ease. through this adaptation, they were able to intake more air into their throat and create a little chirping noise by vibrating it back out. 🖤 - #moths #sciencefacts #animallove #entomology #deathsheadmoth #insect | Stoned Affection

This firefly wasn't going down without a fight. | IFLScience

Are you team lightning bug or firefly? 🪰💡 Whatever you call them, fireflies are important environmental indicators because they live in moist soil or leaf litter, and near water sources such as rivers, lakes, and marshes. Several species are listed on the IUCN Redlist as either vulnerable or endangered. You can help the next generation of fireflies by reducing the use of artificial lights, limiting the amount of pesticide and herbicides in your yard, and encouraging the growth of native plants

Moth feeding! #motharmy #deathsheadmoth #moths #moth #hawkmoth #mothfeeding #mothsmatter #mothsofinstagram | Jumping spider & Moth life

Watch a quick lifecycle of the squeaking moth ✨ Deaths head hawk moth✨ the transformation from tiny caterpillar to awesome looking moth is astounding! Let me know what you think 👇 | Jumping spider & Moth life