The first one I've seen this year and Its a beauty

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  1. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    I have had these Hummingbird Moths the past three years,They are so much fun to watch and take pictures of.


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    This is called getting into your work. :)


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  3. Biita

    Biita Arctic-ally Challenged Forager

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    Wow!! I've never seen one of those. They look like they must be huge. Very intresting, i can see why you want to watch them. Thank you for the photo experience!
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    They are the coolest flying things I know of. :D And you managed to photograph it too! Only 11 more days until I get to see some of those.
     
  5. pete28

    pete28 Seedling

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    so thats what those things are! I was going crazy trying to figure it out as I have a few around my home here in Florida. Thank you for clearing that up for me. They sure are pretty.
     



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  6. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Great photos Glenda. I haven't seen any of those here yet and there are plenty of Tomoto Hornworms so I know they are around. Are they most active at night?
     
  7. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    I never knew the tomato hornworms was the ones that made these fellows.I will never bother them on my tomatoes again.I sure will plant them a patch for just them.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Oh what lovely photogarphs of a hummingbird hawk moth Glenda. :-D Would you mind if I pinched that first one as it would look great on one of my cards?
     
  9. kuntrygal

    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    Glenda you missed your calling... should have been a photographer. You always seem to be at the right place at the right time with your trusty camera. Great shots and pretty flowers.
     
  10. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    I would be honored for you to take it Eileen.
     
  11. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Thank you all so much.Thank you kuntrygal.I had to wait in the dark for this one to finally let me get a few pictures.I hope he brings his family tonight. :)
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Thank you Glenda. :D I Really love that picture and when I put it on to a card I hope I do it justice.
     
  13. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    You will Eileen I would love to see the finished product.
     
  14. gardengater

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    Those are some great photos. I've never heard of these. They sure do resemble hummingbirds. You do take such good photos.

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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Those fotos turned out really well. Those big things are amazing to see, aren't they?
    Thanks for showing these excellent pictures.
     
  16. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Thank you gardengater and Sjored.They are really big not quite as large as a hummingbird but not very much smaller.I have two kinds that come here one is like these and the other ones does not have the snout but is pink and blue .They are beautiful.
     

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