Have you seen the hummingbird hawk moth?
Hummingbird hawk moths - often mistaken for small birds - are being spotted in the West Midlands.
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"2026 was a 'record year' for sightings of the species, which was often mistaken for a small bird."
— James Benwell , Academic
"'They've had a really good year this year.'"
— James Benwell , Academic
"The arrival of the wasp spider was to be celebrated."
— Rosemary Winnall , Academic
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Hummingbird hawk moths - often mistaken for small birds - are being spotted in the West Midlands.
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