How Fast Is Moth?

Hawk moths fly at about 20 km/h. Some species hover like hummingbirds while feeding on flowers, beating their wings up to 70 times per second — fast enough to produce a clearly audible hum.

Some moths can detect a single pheromone molecule from over 10 km away — using feathered antennae as biological chemical detectors.

• 4× faster than walking
• Some species hover like hummingbirds