Hummingbird hawkmoths may have their own version of being left-handed or right-handed

Hummingbird hawkmoths show lateralization, preferring one eye and one side of their proboscis when accessing nectar.

The trait is innate, appearing from the first flower interaction, according to researchers at the University of Konstanz.

This lateralization conserves cognitive resources during complex hovering maneuvers.

The study, published in PNAS, tracked proboscis movements using high-speed cameras and computer tracking.

Individual moths consistently swung their proboscis to either the left or right side, with varying strength like human handedness.