Hummingbird Clearwing Moth

hummingbird bug on butterfly bush photo by Adrienne Zwart
Hummingbird Clearwing Moth (Hemaris thysbe)
Often mistaken for a hummingbird because of its flight pattern and hovering behavior, this hummingbird clearwing moth unfurls its proboscis to drink nectar from a butterfly bush.
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Willard said…
That is a beautiful photograph! They are fascinating insects and they can be hard to tell from an actual hummingbird at a distance.
squirrel said…
Nice photo. They are so hard to get in focus.
Snap said…
Wow! Beautiful! Moth and flower are spectacular.
Joanne Olivieri said…
That is quite a capture. They are so difficult to photograph and this is a stunning shot.
Wow, you sure captured the moth beautifully! Many years ago I thought they were baby hummingbirds.
Adrienne: That is a great shot, you are so lucky it hovered for you.
Janice K said…
Outstanding picture....I have never seen one, but we do seem to have more different kinds of butterflies around this year.
Very nice, Adrienne.... I see them ---but can never get a picture... You got a GOOD one. Thanks.
Have a great day.
Hugs,
Betsy
Unknown said…
Nice capture--good picture
Michael said…
That is a cool action shot. What a long proboscis it has.
Wow, what a nice clear catch! I had one taken near dark ready for a post, but ended up just having time for some of the photos I was going to post.
Anonymous said…
Actually, I've never heard of them before! Thanks for sharing this info and the wonderful photo.
Hope you're having a great weekend :)
Carletta said…
These little suckers are fast too.
You captured this one beautifully!
Kerri Farley said…
Super capture!! I LOVE these little guys!
SH -ic said…
hearing its summing
DeniseinVA said…
This is picture post card perfect Adrienne, so lovely!
An English Girl Rambles
Shelley said…
What a great moment you captured! This would make a beautiful greeting card!!
Unknown said…
That is beautiful. I had no idea. I learn so much from you Adrienne!
Deejbrown said…
Hummingbird moths are among my favorite winged creatures! Great photo, lovely colors!
Thanks for stopping by my blog today and for your comments. I contemplate dropping the blog but am reluctant to lose connections with people like you, who have become like a dear neighbor.
Misty DawnS said…
When I was in Ohio last week, I told Dad that I hoped to see the hummingbird moth that visits his flowers. Unfortunately, I never saw it. They are so cool, and you got an outstanding photo!

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