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Huge Moth Tongues!

  • June 1, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Hawk moths, or sphinx moths, have the longest tongues among moths and butterflies — sometimes more than a foot! Found all over the world, they’re also called “hummingbird moths” because they hover over flowers while consuming nectar.

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