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[*] posted on 2-28-2009 at 02:26 PM
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.











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[*] posted on 2-28-2009 at 02:28 PM


COOL PICS!!! You excel at close ups!
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[*] posted on 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...

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[*] posted on 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."
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[*] posted on 2-28-2009 at 04:36 PM


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COOL PICS!!! You excel at close ups!


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




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[*] posted on 2-28-2009 at 05:11 PM


Great pics.



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[*] posted on 2-28-2009 at 06:27 PM


Wonderful photos BMG. Beautiful critter.



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[*] posted on 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.




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