BMG
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Hummingbird-like Moth
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.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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longlegsinlapaz
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COOL PICS!!! You excel at close ups!
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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.
Christopher Bruno, Elk Grove, CA.
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No worries, they apparently only affect Mormon crops.
Per the article;
"Management needs:
Occasional outbreaks of caterpillars have damaged tomatoes, grapes, and garden crops in Utah."
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Quote: | Originally posted by longlegsinlapaz
COOL PICS!!! You excel at close ups! |
and high-speed work too. Not even a blur on those wings.
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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Great pics.
bacquito
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Wonderful photos BMG. Beautiful critter.
carpe diem!
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BMG
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Thanks.
BajaBruno, thanks for the info on the moth. They certainly live in a lot of different climates.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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