"Brazhnik" Butterfly - Almost Colibri

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Those who first meet this amazing insect, often confuse it with a miniature bird, but in fact it's an ordinary butterfly - family of the Sphingidae. The Sphingidae are a family of moths (Lepidoptera), commonly known as hawk moths, sphinx moths, and hornworms; it includes about 1,450 species. Sphingids are some of the faster flying insects! Some are capable of flying at over 5.3 m/s (12 miles per hour). They have wingspans from 4 to over 10 cm.



Here's a video of my acquaintance with this little miracle :) The camera is very difficult to focus - this kid is fast...



Every new day is a new discovery, knowledge, experience! Always be open to new, friends, and this world will not cease to surprise you!



Sincerely, Terry Craft.

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Wowww it's fast!! I wonder why can it fly soo fast with such a pair of little wing... LOL life is amazing!thanks for sharing and wish to see more from you in the future!:)

In this world, nothing is impossible! :) There is no time to be bored, because there's so much interesting!

Nice images

Never thought that it is a butterfly . Thanks for new info)

You are wellcome :)

Love it, Beautiful video

Nice pics I love it

Kinda got curious of butterflies and after searching a bit i found this:

"The Incredible Journey of the Monarch Butterflies"

Getting back on topic, each year thousands of new species are discovered.
You got a new follower!

Amazing! 😲

That is hardwork. I like you'r photo calibri

I have a video of this as well on my page...i know them as hummingbird moths. Good stuff!!