I watched an episode of Gardener's World where the husband was a moth fanatic and he had a hummingbird hawk moth captured. We don't have those in the States. They're very big !!
Great catch Zigs. You must have some tempting snacks for that one. we have them here humming bird moth. They look much like a smaller version if a humming bird. Hummingbird moths, primarily the White-lined Sphinx (Hyles lineata), are commonly seen in Oregon during summer, feeding on flowers like penstemon and honeysuckle. Known for hovering and making a buzzing sound.
I used to think they were hummingbirds until I learned they don’t exist where I live. They always appear when my luffa plants start to flower, and I love watching them feed on the blossoms.
You're right @Sjoerd but I had to look it up. I've never seen one. The most impressive one I've seen is these big Luna Moths
Annie— those Lunas are perhaps the loveliest flying insect in North America; although the Cecropia and Polyphemus moths are also real lookers.
Where you live you need to grow them in a green house. They want heat and lots of sun. Luffa grows well where I live.
Here’s a video of the Polyphemus moth, this moth was named after the Greek myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus. Found a video of this moth in slow-mo to share. https://youtube.com/shorts/lnCeI-4N7zU?si=lrJOKvQ25MG1lLcR
Here’s a pic of the Polyphemus moth. Due to its enormous hindwing eyespots, this moth was named after the Greek myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus. Found this male giant silk worm moth on the patio screen last summer.
