THE MAGIC OF A HUMMINGBIRD HAWK-MOTH THAT APPEARED AS WE WERE RECENTLY FILMING About six weeks ago, Anita Ridley and I were filming some final footage with Tim Wheater for our meditational journey ‘Pilgrimage’ when we took a break and went outside to the garden. We were mesmerised by the most beautiful hummingbird hawk-moth, hovering just like a hummingbird, as it fed on nectar with its long proboscis. Its wings were moving so fast that it made an audible hum. It’s a day-flying moth, migrating t

Maddy Prichard, HR Officer, was "delighted to see a hummingbird hawk moth in my garden this year! I've never seen one up close, and I was totally fascinated by it." The hummingbird hawk-moth has greyish-brown forewings, bright orange hindwings, and a greyish body with a broad, black-and-white 'tail'. Its hovering flight is a distinguishing feature; it flutters its wings so quickly that it can appear orange and makes an audible hum. | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

The Hummingbird Hawk-moth migrates to the UK from Southern Europe each year. It can be seen hovering over flowers, feeding with its long proboscis; its wings move so quickly that it 'hums'. Have you spotted one this spring? | Sussex Wildlife Trust