For the last 2 years, my flowers have been visited by at least one clearwing hummingbird moth. Last summer, they even "attacked" my 4 year old son's orange shirt while he was "helping" me in the garden. I never got a pic of one, but was hoping to this year. Any ideas how to attract them?
I've heard that they like to visit hummingbird feeders around dusk but being from Scotland I really don't know how accurate this information is. I do hope you can get a photograph of them to let us see.
I've never even heard of those before. I had to look them up to see what they look like. It's interesting. I'd love to see a pic if you can get one. http://www.cirrusimage.com/moths_hummin ... arwing.htm
I see them at dusk around my butterfly bush. I thought they were hummingbirds the first time I saw them.
I'm not sure if they do any damage. I haven't noticed any. The few times I saw them they were sipping nectar like butterflies and hummingbirds.
What great photos! Wow, Daphdaph! Those are terrific pics. You must have a great deal of patience to get such a great shot. Thanks for sharing.
I used to have them at our last home but I haven't noticed them here..they are very fascinating to watch and fast...