Queen of the Night Cactus Flower & Her Hawk Moth

It’s the time of year when the queen of the night cactus makes her appearance. Learn more about this flower & the hawk moth that’s along for the nighttime ride.

Stalking the Queen of the Night

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Amazingly fragrant, 6-8 white flowers open in the evening and last until the early morning hours are born in summer on this interesting epiphytic

Night Blooming Cereus, Queen of the Night, Orchid Cactus, Epiphyllum

Nocturnal flower hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Night blooming cereus in flower hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Night blooming cereus in flower hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Amazingly fragrant, 6-8 white flowers open in the evening and last until the early morning hours are born in summer on this interesting epiphytic

Night Blooming Cereus, Queen of the Night, Orchid Cactus, Epiphyllum

Queen of the Night Cactus Flower & Her Hawk Moth

Queen of the Night Cactus Flower & Her Hawk Moth

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