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What insect is this? · 07:14 AM

We were sitting around on the deck waiting for birds. My wife saw this and initially thought it was a hummer due to its size and visible wing action. What is it?

**boriscleto** · 06-29-2012, 07:27 AM

It's a Hummingbird moth.

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**luftfluss** · 06-29-2012, 08:59 AM

Yup, hummingbird moth. Cool that you were able to get pics.

**hman** · 06-29-2012, 11:10 AM

Thanks, folks!

slowpez · 06-29-2012, 06:52 PM

It is amazing how the moth's wings blend in so well in the first one that you don't know if the moth is part of the flower or the flower is part of the moth. Brilliant.

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06-29-2012, 07:27 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	It's a Hummingbird moth. Hemaris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	Yup, hummingbird moth. Cool that you were able to get pics.

06-29-2012, 11:10 AM	#4
hman Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: WEST CHESTER, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 299 Original Poster	Thanks, folks!

06-29-2012, 06:52 PM	#5
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	It is amazing how the moth's wings blend in so well in the first one that you don't know if the moth is part of the flower or the flower is part of the moth. Brilliant.

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