Proboscises Collection

Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) nectaring on Loofah (Luffa sp) flower. Xinjiang, China

Elephant Hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor) close up of head showing proboscis. Note the pollen grains attached to its hairs. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August. Focus Stacked

Cairns birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera euphorion) male resting on fern, large butterfly endemic to wet tropics in far north Queensland, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) nectaring on a Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) flower in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, June

RF - Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) feeding on Fleabane (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) nectaring on Evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana) with proboscis extended. At night in garden. Surrey, England, UK. August

Hummingbird hawkmoth (Macroglossum stellatarum) Wiltshire, UK, September

Close up of Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) feeding at a flower (Aster sp), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) flying to red campion with proboscis extended, Finland, June

Common carder bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum) visiting Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, April

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum), flying to Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), flower, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia / Vanessa cardui) feeding on Fleabane flower, UK, August

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"Marvels of Nature: The Fascinating World of Proboscises" Delicate and agile, the Hummingbird hawk-moth hovers gracefully as it nectars on a Loofah flower, its long proboscis reaching deep into the petals. Get up close and personal with the Elephant Hawkmoth as it reveals its intricate head adorned with a slender proboscis, perfectly designed for sipping nectar from flowers. Resting on a lush fern, the Cairns birdwing butterfly displays its vibrant colors while showcasing its remarkable proboscis, ready to indulge in sweet floral delights. Witness nature's harmony as the Marsh fritillary butterfly delicately lands on a Meadow buttercup, extending its proboscis to extract nourishment from this golden treasure. With grace and elegance, the Painted lady butterfly flutters onto Fleabane flowers, skillfully utilizing its elongated proboscis to sip nectar and sustain itself during migration. Illuminated by moonlight, the Silver Y moth dances upon Evening primrose blossoms with precision using its slender proboscis to access their hidden sweetness. In Wiltshire's September breeze, behold the breathtaking sight of a Hummingbird hawk-moth fluttering among blooms; watch closely as it unfurls its delicate straw-like tongue – an extraordinary proboscis. A Buff-tailed Bumblebee buzzes busily towards an Aster flower; observe how it extends its flexible proboscis effortlessly to gather precious pollen for survival. The Swallowtail butterfly glides through meadows until spotting red campion; witness this majestic creature extend its elegant proboscis towards nature's crimson gemstone. Amidst blooming Lungwort plants stands a diligent Common carder bumblebee collecting sustenance with utmost precision using her versatile and indispensable tool - her trusty little proboscis.