Hummingbird Moth on Purple Butterfly Bush
By Dovecottage
19 Oct, 2009
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They are often mistaken for hummingbirds, which is why their common name is hummingbird moth. It is a clear winged sphinx moth. I see a few each year. They aren't plentiful. They also fly around the flowers in a hummingbird like manner.
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Great picture !
19 Oct, 2009
Nice photo.
19 Oct, 2009
Oh...yes Dcottage....this one is stripey similar to a bee hummingbird moth...great pic!
3 Nov, 2009
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Very neat catch.
19 Oct, 2009