Nature Clearwing in Flight

Clearwing in Flight · **3 Likes**

I believe this to be the Clearwing Moth - Hemaris Thysbe, though there are some differences, to the wings (black not red) and legs (black not a light colour) though the rest looks about right for Hemaris Thysbe. Maybe a regional variation to those found in the USA (I used Bug guide as a reference) ? If anyone can confirm that would be great ! These are heavy crops - maybe a little too heavy perhaps !

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#7 - What is this ? A wasp or a mimic ?

Thanks for looking !

8540tomg · 03-22-2012, 02:03 PM

Excellent series Kevin.

Amazing considering you were using a 300mm lens over-sharpened or not.

Tom G

Den · 03-22-2012, 03:11 PM

Delightfully sharp. Did you use ml or remote or timer?

loco · 03-22-2012, 07:01 PM

Wow, this is a fantastic series of shots! I have never seen a creature like this. Wonderful colors and details!

tessfully · 03-22-2012, 07:20 PM

I have looked at these a dozen times but only now have time to comment... all I can say is WOW... these are extraordinary images... excellent... beyond anything I have ever seen of a moth ... such a skillful shot. thank you for sharing.

Frogfish · 03-23-2012, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by charliezap

A neat series Kevin.It does look like a fishing lure.

--charliezap

No don't say that Charlie !

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Excellent series Kevin.

Amazing considering you were using a 300mm lens over-sharpened or not.

Tom G

Thank you Tom. I've found the DA*300 to be a superb pseudo-macro lens. Worth the money for it's versatility alone !

Originally posted by Den

Delightfully sharp. Did you use ml or remote or timer?

Thank you Den. I used AF then AF cancel (assigned to the rear AF button) then quick-shift if needed. Even so many times the lens chose the lilies far beyond over this little creature.

Originally posted by loco

Wow, this is a fantastic series of shots! I have never seen a creature like this. Wonderful colors and details!

Many thanks for those kind comments Loco - I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed the set !

Originally posted by tessfully

I have looked at these a dozen times but only now have time to comment... all I can say is WOW... these are extraordinary images... excellent... beyond anything I have ever seen of a moth ... such a skillful shot. thank you for sharing.

Thank you Tess and likewise, it's always great to hear when someone gets excited over a shot(s) I've taken

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03-23-2012, 10:57 AM	#20
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490 Original Poster	Originally posted by charliezap A neat series Kevin.It does look like a fishing lure.--charliezap No don't say that Charlie ! Originally posted by 8540tomg Excellent series Kevin. Amazing considering you were using a 300mm lens over-sharpened or not. Tom G Thank you Tom. I've found the DA*300 to be a superb pseudo-macro lens. Worth the money for it's versatility alone ! Originally posted by Den Delightfully sharp. Did you use ml or remote or timer? Thank you Den. I used AF then AF cancel (assigned to the rear AF button) then quick-shift if needed. Even so many times the lens chose the lilies far beyond over this little creature. Originally posted by loco Wow, this is a fantastic series of shots! I have never seen a creature like this. Wonderful colors and details! Many thanks for those kind comments Loco - I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed the set ! Originally posted by tessfully I have looked at these a dozen times but only now have time to comment... all I can say is WOW... these are extraordinary images... excellent... beyond anything I have ever seen of a moth ... such a skillful shot. thank you for sharing. Thank you Tess and likewise, it's always great to hear when someone gets excited over a shot(s) I've taken

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8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Excellent series Kevin. Amazing considering you were using a 300mm lens over-sharpened or not. Tom G

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loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Wow, this is a fantastic series of shots! I have never seen a creature like this. Wonderful colors and details!

03-22-2012, 07:20 PM	#19
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	I have looked at these a dozen times but only now have time to comment... all I can say is WOW... these are extraordinary images... excellent... beyond anything I have ever seen of a moth ... such a skillful shot. thank you for sharing.