Carol DM
The Hummingbird Moth is often first thought to be a hummingbird, making potential predators as well as humans take a second look. Fast beating wings and a furry body give the Hummingbird Moth the appearance of a small hummingbird, but the moth lacks the long, thin beak, which is one of the hallmarks of a real hummingbird. Instead, the Hummingbird Moth has a tongue (proboscis), like a butterfly that reaches deep into flowers. It drinks the nectar of many kinds of flowers and helps pollinate them as they wander between plants. Hummingbird Moths love gardens and are likely to visit many flowers while they are in the area.
There are two varieties. The one that visit my garden is called a Clearwing Moth. The other is a White Lined Spyinx. As a member of the Sphinx Moth family, Hummingbird Moths are daylight foragers that also feed at night. Adults are most active in late spring to early fall. They are beautiful to watch.
©CarolDM2018
365 Photos Challenge Day 248
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Have you heard of a Hummingbird Moth?
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I have never heard of a hummingbird moth. Great photo!
They are so cool LaJenna, and if you ever see one you will not forget it.
what a wonderful picture- is it from your garden?
Thanks Doc, yes this is my butterfly bush in front of the bluebird house.
nice! 🙂 What a wonderful garden you have.
Thanks, I work on it each year and it is special as you know.
I have, but not in a long long time. Great photo and cool moth! Thanks for sharing it! The butterfly bush is fab!!
Thanks Kim they are so pretty. The bush is growing for sure.
I have heard of these before, but never saw such a good photo of one.
You are so kind Ann. I see them usually every year in my backyard.
I had to take my time before taking the photo and then slowly he got used to me.
Nice find. I’ve never seen one of these in person although I have seen photos before.
This was in my backyard, I see them almost every year. Thanks!
Thanks for the moth lessons 🙂
This one looks really interesting…!!
Thanks, he is a beauty to see in person with the clear wings.
He always remind me of a tiny hummingbird.