If you’ve never seen a hummingbird moth before, you’re in for a real treat – and this might just be the most fascinating thing you lay eyes on today. Seriously. Not this week, not necessarily this month...but definitely today. That’s because these little beauties are pretty tough to spot, even though they live all around us. I’m almost 50, and I can honestly say I’ve never seen one in person.

What Is a Hummingbird Moth?

So, what exactly is a hummingbird moth? Well, at first glance, you might swear you’re looking at a tiny hummingbird – the way it hovers over flowers, zips from bloom to bloom, and even makes that soft, rapid “hum” with its wings. But nope, it’s not a bird at all...it’s a moth! A really cool, big ol’ moth that can even fool you into thinking it’s a bumblebee sometimes.

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