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The Eurasian Hummingbird Hawk-Moth's chrysalis (pupa) is pale brownish, has a distinct proboscis shape, and is hidden in a loose, silken cocoon near the ground within leaf litter or plant debris, transforming after a few weeks into the famous day-flying, nectar-sipping moth that mimics hummingbirds with its hovering flight and rapid wingbeats, often migrating long distances.
Chrysalis (Pupal) Stage Facts:
Appearance: Pale brownish with a prominent, keeled proboscis (tongue sheath) and two sharp spines at the tip.
Cocoon: Enclosed in a loose, silken cocoon spun close to the ground, often amongst the host plant's fallen leaves or in leaf litter.
Timing: Pupation occurs after the caterpillar stage, which is usually from June to October, with adults emerging in a few weeks.
Overwintering: Unlike some moths, the adult Macroglossum stellatarum (Hummingbird Hawk-Moth) overwinters as an adult, not as a pupa, often in sheltered spots.
