Young moth prepares its maiden flight

This 22 June 2016 video shows a privet hawk-moth.

A few hours ago, this moth had emerged from its pupa. Now, it moved its wings to warm them, and to prepare flying for the first time.

Matty Weydema from the Netherlands made this video.

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