Hawkmoth
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Hawkmoths are large, nocturnal moths that serve as the primary pollinators for moonflowers.
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Hawkmoths are large, nocturnal moths that serve as the primary pollinators for moonflowers. They feed during a brief 2-hour window between 4:00-6:00 AM, the transition period from night to dawn. Their long proboscis allows them to access the moonflower's deep-throated blooms - a structure that excludes day-active bees. The moonflower's precise 4 AM opening time evolved to match hawkmoth activity patterns.
Notable Traits of Hawkmoth
- Nocturnal feeders active 4-6 AM
- Long proboscis for deep flowers
- Co-evolved with moonflower timing