Anybody else get clearwing hummingbird moths?

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  1. jakrum421

    jakrum421 Seedling

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    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?
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    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.
     
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    DaphDaph Seedling

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    I see them at dusk around my butterfly bush. I thought they were hummingbirds the first time I saw them.
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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Thanks DaphDaph for the photos.I have hummingbird moths but none of these.
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    We haven't got them, but I've seen them in Rhodes. They're fascinating.
     
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    SongofJoy57 In Flower

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    How interesting!!! Do they do any damage like regular moths???
     
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    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.
     
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    jakrum421 Seedling

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    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.
     
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    I get them all over my bee balm, red and purple.
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    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    I used to have them at our last home but I haven't noticed them here..they are very fascinating to watch and fast...
     
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    Wow I have never seen one of these before. Thanks for posting the pictures. :)
     

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