Spotted in Liverpool – a Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)!
Recorded by David Costello on 27th February outside the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool.
Hummingbird Hawk-moths are typically seen between May and October, so encountering one in late winter this far north is unusual. It may have overwintered locally and been disturbed, or perhaps the mild weather encouraged it to get flying early.
📸 The photo shows the actual moth David spotted
🎥 The video is from Leighton Moss in September 2023
