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| Macroglossum stellatarum Linnaeus, 1758 Main synonym = Sphinx stellatarum Linnaeus, 1758 |
| Taxonomical Classification: Animalia / Arthropoda / Insecta / Lepidoptera / Sphingidae |
 Hummingbird Hawk Moth  Maltese name not known |
| Further Information: Gets its name from its ability to hover above the flowers while feeding on pollen with its long tongue. Quite common in Malta. |
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