Hummingbird Moths
I always find the variety of insects that come through the garden very fascinating. It seems like every time you stop while working in the garden you notice the hum and buzz of all the small things that live in the garden. They range of teeny tiny that you can barely see and then there are big ones like the hummingbird moth.
This is a Snowberry Clearwing Hummingbird Moth, there are a few different kinds. They’re fascinating to see moths that mimic bird. They flit from flower to flower gathering nectar just like a hummingbird. I’m sure many people are confused and think they’re just baby hummingbirds.
Any fascinating bugs in your gardens?
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i’ve always called them sphinx moth. same thing? they are stunning to see, yes!
to annie avery's comment
Lovely. I’ve never seen the clear-winged variety.
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to marcyincny's comment
never seen one of those before! so pretty!
to deedee's comment
Yes, hubby’s bees…but they aren’t nearly as interesting to photograph as your beautiful moth, just lovely! Kim
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I think the hummingbird moths are fascinating to watch. I love it when one shows up in the garden.
to KitsapFG's comment
Nothing too interesting — just the usuals, really. What’s been fascinating this year is how few predacious insects (toward vegetables) there have been. Really minimal attacks. Go figure.
I would love to see a hummingbird moth. I wonder if I’d notice its mothiness, or just think it was a hummer?
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to stefaneener's comment
Cool! I’ve never heard of the beastie…
to Paul Zollinger's comment
I saw them just this year, and yes, I did think they were baby hummingbirds. I just couldn’t figure out why they had antenna. They are so tiny and move so fast I have not been able to photograph one yet.
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