Hawk moths convert nectar into antioxidants
Energetic fliers found a way to reduce muscle damage
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FLYING FEEDER Hawk moths use a lot of energy when they hover to slurp flower nectar. Manduca sexta (shown) can turn some of that nectar into muscle-protecting antioxidants.
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