Moth butterflies are amazing creatures. They are called "northern hummingbirds" because of their gigantic (for insects) sizes, and also because of the nutritional characteristics. Just like miniature tropical birds, hawthorn butterflies drink nectar of flowers, hovering above them in flight. Another name for these amazing insects is sphinxes.
Take a look at this miracle
Looking at photos of butterflies, you involuntarily hold your gaze. Their appearance is very unusual. The large furry body is very thick. In some ways, it resembles a jet plane. Wingspan on average up to ten centimeters! Individuals are known that are five centimeters larger than the size of medium specimens. The speed of their movement is amazing for butterflies - it can reach fifty kilometers per hour. On the back and wings there is a clear characteristic ornament that allows you to distinguish them from relatives. After all, the species of butterflies in Russia are extremely numerous.
Lifestyle
For the most part, these insects lead nightlife. However, some fly in the daytime. The caterpillars of these butterflies have a long outgrowth at the end of the body. These horned creatures also have a very thick and large body. Many hawthorn butterflies are listed in the Red Book. In some areas, several species of these insects can be found. Strawberry and Small Wine Brazhniki - extremely bright butterflies, they are found in Russia. In particular, in the Lipetsk region. Proboscis parasite (tongue) is really very similar to a small bird - especially children notice this similarity.
Mysterious insects
Since ancient times, mothworm butterflies have caused many superstitions among the people. This is most likely due to their colorful and unusual appearance, size and color, as well as the nocturnal lifestyle. Superstitious people attributed butterflies kinship with evil spirits. Also scared people another feature of hawkers - the ability to make fairly loud sounds. The mechanism of squeak and squeak that can be heard from this butterfly is not fully understood. Alfred Bram attributed this property to the proboscis of a butterfly. But scientists have yet to understand what really happens with the insect. Hedgehog loves to enjoy honey. To do this, the butterfly can fearlessly enter the bee hive! Some entomologists put forward the version that quiet creaking sounds made by a shredder are similar to the sounds of a queen bee, which have a hypnotizing effect on bees. This allows the butterfly to distract the attention of insects in the hive and eat honey fearlessly. But even if the bees attack her, she will easily be beaten off by strong wings. But the harm of the hawk for hives is insignificant. A butterfly cannot harm the state of the apiary - in no case should it be destroyed. After all, it is a rarity, a unique representative of nature. If you are fortunate enough to find a living hawk flown into the porch or room, try to accurately catch it and let it go. This will contribute to the conservation of the unique look of beautiful butterflies. Moreover, you should not specifically catch the hawk for fun or collecting.
