Hummingbird Moth at the Lilac
By Greenthumb
30 Sep, 2011
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Each day I went and poked my nose into the lilac. One evening, here was the hummingbird moth, diving from flower to flower, less concerned about me than ever before. I saw it visiting the lilac for about a week. Never came down to the lower garden like it did last year. Must nly like certain things.
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A beautiful pic....
30 Sep, 2011
Thanks. It is a rare visitor, but I was in the right place, right time.
1 Oct, 2011
the lilac is lovely too.
1 Oct, 2011
I have yet to see one in the UK.
2 Oct, 2011
They are wonderful things. First glimpse is always astounding.
2 Oct, 2011
How exciting! Beautiful picture.
7 Oct, 2011
Thank you Volval. There were only a few days it visited so I was lucky to catch this. I love them.
8 Oct, 2011
I've had one yesterday and the day before, flitting from flower to flower on the abelia! Too fast for me to photograph. I havn't seen one before! I can see the detail from your pic, Greenthumb. Thank you.
11 Oct, 2011
Best shot I've ever gotten of one. It just loved the lilac too much to watch me. :-)
15 Oct, 2011
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very pretty
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