Macroglossum stellatarum

Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Basic Information

General information

Family: Sphingidae
Sub Family: Macgroglossinae
Estimated Lifespan 14 Days

Garden Specific Information

This butterfly has never been flown at Reiman Gardens.

Species Range:

  • Europe
  • Africa
  • Asia

Host plants:

  • Galium
  • Cardus
  • Phlox
  • Petunia
  • Aster
  • Centaurea
  • Rubia