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elephant hawk moth

death's head moth

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Hawkmoth pollination: hawkmoth (Sphingidae) hovering near a honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium).

Biotic interaction

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Also Known As	Sphingidae • hawkmoth • hummingbird moth • sphinx moth

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elephant hawk moth

death's head moth

Hawkmoth pollination: hawkmoth (Sphingidae) hovering near a honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium).

Biotic interaction

Moths vs. butterflies: Can you tell the difference?

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vulture. An adult bearded vulture at a raptor recovery center. The Gypaetus barbatus also known as the Lammergeier or Lammergeyer, is a bird of prey and considered an Old World vulture.

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wasp. Vespid Wasp (Vespidaea) with antennas and compound eyes drink nectar from a cherry. Hornets largest eusocial wasps, stinging insect in the order Hymenoptera, related to bees. Pollination

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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters

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