A
few
species
hawk moth
are able
to hover
in
midair,
which
allows
them to
quickly
take in
plenty
of food,
without
the need
of
landing.
They have the capability to move swiftly from side to side whilst hovering, a quality that both allows for added intake of food, but also burns up more energy.
swing-hovering hawk moth
swing-hovering hawk moth
To suck up large amounts of nectar needed to support its rather large-sized body, this
Hummingbird
Hawk
Moth (fig.) is armed with an elongated, retractable roll-up tongue.
