Carol DM
Sharing this incredible moth with Saturday Critters challenge. Some often mistake the Hummingbird Moth for a baby hummer or a bumble bee when they are actually insects.
Hummingbird moths (also called clearwings because of the transparent patches in their wings) frequent gardens in full daylight. At a distance, some black and yellow species resemble huge bumblebees. However, bees settle on the flower, descending into the bloom, while hummingbird moths feed in a tireless manner, seldom resting.
Hummingbird moths are found throughout the United States and venture as far north as Alaska. The hummer moths are normally 1-2 inches smaller than the hummingbirds.
While hummingbirds live between 5-8 years, the lifespan of hummingbird moths is much shorter. The longest living moths live up to 7 months whereas some of the species live as little as 3-5 weeks. That is kind of sad they have a short lifespan. I will enjoy them while I can.
Captured this one on my deck Lantana. I have seen them in Dustin’s garden as well. I will get more photos to share later. They are absolutely amazing to watch. My sweet elderly neighbor called and said to hurry over to her garden, she had one on her thistle bloom. I was able to snap a photo of him as well. Added another photo below. You can really see how beautiful he is here…
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Ever heard of the Hummingbird Moth before?
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Nature has offered yet another incredible insect to research, right?
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What a lovely pretty Moth, very good photos
I have seen one with orange wings. Beautiful picture!
Sounds like a hummingbird moth perhaps. Thanks!
What to say – you are a perfect photographer dear.
You are too kind. I learn something new every day. Thank you for your kindness.
Ok, so Carol sitting on the deck sees the hummingbird moth. Spring to the house to grab the camera. Spring to get the picture.
less than 2 seconds is my guess on the time!
Congrats, this is an amazing picture of a very rare moth!!!!
You were pretty accurate on the description. A few things different. I was inside at my computer looking out at the garden and saw the moth. Took only a few seconds to get to the moth. Thanks Doc.
Beautiful! This one looks a little bit different from the one I saw in my area. It has transparent wings. I have seen the hummingbird hawk-moth. Great picture!
These wings were transparent and he was incredibly beautiful.
Yeah Nature offer many things but we human are unable to understand it in right prospective
You might be correct but I try every day to understand as much as possible.
I have not seen this insect before. You have captured it well
Thanks they are only in North America and are rare here.
I hear that insect for the first time. Fantastic picture.
I think they are only in North America. Thank you!
Another fantastic picture … Congratulations, my dear friend
Thank you, it was so cool to just stand and watch this amazing insect.
That’s what I believe in, my dear friend
Many people are in such a rush, they miss things like this.
Great picture, i havent heard about this little one.
Thanks, I believe they are only found in North America.
Wow! It looks great!
I see how it can be mistaken as a bee or hummingbird!
Thanks, they are stunning to watch. They are the same color as a bee. This one is, there are many varieties.
I’ve seen hawk-moths but not hummingbird moths.
I have seen pics of this but don’t think I have seen one. They are more like a moth I guess.
I saw the one like this in our garden this year. As I learned there are several similar species in Hemaris family, the one I saw may be not the same as yours)
Lovely cute creatures! And stunning photo – the one you put under your first question!
Oh that is great to hear. They are so cool right! Thanks, it takes a lot of patience but so worth it.
Yes, they are wonderful creatures! Resemble bumblebees, who are also very cute 🙂 And I wonder, how did you take such a clear photo of this moth in flight? That’s amazing.
They are often mistaken for bess because of their size and color. I stand very still, holding the camera still as well, and take many photos to get the one I want. Standing still is the key with any nature photo.
I have never seen anything like this before. It amazes me what you can capture. Thanks so much for sharing
Thank you for visiting. I plant flowers to attract these insects and hope for the best! Kind of like the saying, build it and they will come.