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HUMMINGBIRD MOTH (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)

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Hummingbird Moth-2

A gardener friend introduced me to these insects a few years ago. She had seen a hummingbird moth at a nursery and I joined her the next time she went.  I saw one that day and most summers since.  Hovering as they go from flower to flower they do live up to their name.

Hummingbird Moth

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  1. philipdartnell07
    September 1, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    So amazing! Do you know which type of hummingbird moth it is?

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  2. Laura
    August 13, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    What a lovely photo of a White-lined Sphinx Moth, Belinda, it’s truly beautiful.

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  3. David
    July 28, 2020 at 10:44 am

    Lovely shot! I’m fascinated by these insects. It’s been a few years since I have seen one, but I remember the first one in my parents garden many years ago like it was yesterday. Great that you caught that beautiful pink under-wing.

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  4. circadianreflections
    July 26, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    Wow, that would be cool to see! Nicely seen and shown, Belinda! The images are excellent.

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  5. Earthwatcher
    July 26, 2020 at 12:00 am

    They are quite beautiful. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen one in th ewild. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Laura
    July 25, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    This is a wonderful photo, Belinda!

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  7. bayphotosbydonna
    July 24, 2020 at 9:54 pm

    Fabulous, Belinda, your second shot is a stunner!

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  8. Eliza Waters
    July 24, 2020 at 9:10 pm

    Gorgeous shots, Belinda! These are always a treat to see.

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  9. Anne
    July 24, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    Wow – your second photograph shows it off so well! Isn’t it strange the way once we have been introduced to something we become more aware of its existence – the same applies to meeting people too.

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  10. Reed Andariese
    July 24, 2020 at 9:59 am

    Beautiful images Belinda! My favorite is the 2nd one! They are fun to photograph! It is amazing how fast their wings are moving in flight!

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  11. krikitarts
    July 24, 2020 at 4:37 am

    Your second shot is spectacular, Belinda. Am I right in assuming that it was hovering when you made the photo, or had it perched on a structure that’s not immediately apparent? Whichever, my first compliment still stands.

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  12. wordsfromanneli
    July 24, 2020 at 2:21 am

    Who would have thought that moths could be so pretty?!

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  13. Hans Wikström
    July 24, 2020 at 2:09 am

    They are amazing in the way that they can maneuver their long tongue in the air while flying. It’s not easy to freeze these movements in the picture, but I think you succeeded really well. Congratulations!

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