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Hummingbird-like Moth

BMG - 2-28-2009 at 02:26 PM

Quite a few of these big moths come out in the evening to feed. They look a lot like hummingbirds, a bit smaller. Funny how the hummingbirds chase off other hummingbirds but seem to leave the moths alone.







longlegsinlapaz - 2-28-2009 at 02:28 PM

COOL PICS!!! You excel at close ups!

BajaBruno - 2-28-2009 at 03:08 PM

I believe what you have there is a Hyles lineata, or, White-lined sphinx.

See http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species?l=3477&chosen...

Nice photos.

Diver - 2-28-2009 at 03:12 PM

No worries, they apparently only affect Mormon crops. :lol:
Per the article;

"Management needs:
Occasional outbreaks of caterpillars have damaged tomatoes, grapes, and garden crops in Utah."

Woooosh - 2-28-2009 at 04:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by longlegsinlapaz
COOL PICS!!! You excel at close ups!


and high-speed work too. Not even a blur on those wings.

bacquito - 2-28-2009 at 05:11 PM

Great pics.

Ken Bondy - 2-28-2009 at 06:27 PM

Wonderful photos BMG. Beautiful critter.

BMG - 2-28-2009 at 08:52 PM

Thanks.

BajaBruno, thanks for the info on the moth. They certainly live in a lot of different climates.