Hummingbird Hawk Moth

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  1. Zigs

    Zigs Young Pine

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    Had to grab him to get him out of the polytunnel :rolleyes:

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  3. Logan

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    We don't get those until late summer.
     
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    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 !!
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     

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