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Hummingbird hawkmoth approaching a pink flower

The picture is showing a hummingbird hawkmoth approaching a beautiful, fragrant pink flower. In anticipation of the blossoms's nectar its proboscis is rolled out.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Kronberg im Taunus, Germany
Camera: DSC-RX100
Copyright: © Claudia Henze