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Photos capture a hummingbird hawk-moth in flight
Wildlife photographer Andrew Fusek-Peters photographed a hummingbird hawk-moth in flight.
The images show the moth beating its wings at up to 90 times a second, fast enough to make an audible hum.
The moth visits Britain from southern Europe and North Africa.
It can be seen in most months of the year.
Warmer summers mean it now breeds in Britain and often stays through winter.
Its rapid wingbeats help it manoeuvre into deep flower stems, including those of red valerian.
Photos by wildlife photographer Andrew Fusek-Peters show a hummingbird hawk-moth in flight.
The images capture the moth’s fast-moving wings.
The moth can beat its wings up to 90 times a second, producing an audible hum.
It visits Britain from southern Europe and North Africa and can be seen in most months of the year.
Warmer summers mean the moth now breeds in the UK and often spends the winter there.
- Who
- A hummingbird hawk-moth photographed by wildlife photographer Andrew Fusek-Peters.
- What
- Photos capture the moth in flight and show its fast wing beat.
- When
- The article was published on 13 October 2026 UTC; it gives a local publication time of 14 October 2026.
- Where
- Britain is discussed as a place the moth visits, breeds and sometimes winters; the photo location is not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Photographer
- Andrew Fusek-Peters
- Wing speed
- Up to 90 beats a second
- Visitor origin
- Southern Europe and North Africa
- UK seasons
- Seen in most months; often spends the winter in Britain
- Pictured flower
- Red valerian
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