I think he is a giant Moth

heathermt75 wrote on Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:23 am:

Beneficial bug or not, kill that sucker!! That thing is big enough to eat Oreo!!

eileen wrote on Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:42 am:

Glenda you certainly weren't far out when you said it looked like a hummingbird because it's actually a Hummingbird Hawk Moth and harmless.

I'm glad he/she let you taken its photograph before it flew off as they are very attractive insects.

Frank wrote on Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:03 pm:

I've never seen anything quite like that, I hope you find out what it is Glenda.

toni wrote on Sat Jul 28, 2007 1:32 pm:

It's a Tersa Sphinx, aka Hummingbird Moth
http://www.birds-n-garden.com/tersa_sphinx_hummingbird_moths.html

bethie wrote on Sat Jul 28, 2007 3:42 pm:

He's beautiful. Tell Miss Heather he couln't hurt a thing. We grow moonvines especially for these critters. Enjoy!

glendann wrote on Sat Jul 28, 2007 3:52 pm:

Thanks you all. I could not have ever killed anything that pretty .I just stood and snapped pitures and marveled at how graceful he/she is. He must have been attracted here by the Moon flowers that are blooming and already got all their nectar.I hope lots show up.I would never tire of watching them.Hummers have been sipping as well but those fellows are way to fast for me to fet a picture.

lexxivexx wrote on Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:52 am:

Fantastic! I miss all the beautiful critters in those parts. I don't think I've ever seen a hummingbird moth in the Northwest.