Nature the Hummingbird Moth

the Hummingbird Moth · **1 Like**

the way they quickly flit and flitter from flower to flower, this is a hard insect to capture. Much harder than a hummingbird that often stays stationary for awhile. I was happy to get the fully extended tube-like proboscis in two of the photos.

**Bob Harris** · 10-15-2014, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by TER-OR

Let's see if this works:

https://flic.kr/p/o1Gi2Z

That's the black and yellow bumblebee mimic type sphinx moth. I see the hummingbird mimic more frequently, though.

you've got some great photos on your flicker page, thanks for sharing the bee/moth shot, I don't think we have them in the s/w.

---------- Post added 10-15-14 at 09:58 AM ----------

Originally posted by paulh

Nice captures! I've never seen these here in Texas, but saw quite a few growing up in Iowa.

I got this one in Colorado and I did see one while in Pahrump NV once Paul, but that's about it. None in the Banning area either.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 10-15-2014, 10:21 AM

Nice images Bob, the only place that I have ever seen any was in the Yukon but they had different coloration. Never did get any in flight pictures.

**Bob Harris** · 10-18-2014, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Nice images Bob, the only place that I have ever seen any was in the Yukon but they had different coloration. Never did get any in flight pictures.

I've heard the mosquitoes are as big as birds up there Heinrich, maybe a photo of them next time.

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10-15-2014, 09:57 AM	#16
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by TER-OR Let's see if this works: https://flic.kr/p/o1Gi2Z That's the black and yellow bumblebee mimic type sphinx moth. I see the hummingbird mimic more frequently, though. you've got some great photos on your flicker page, thanks for sharing the bee/moth shot, I don't think we have them in the s/w. ---------- Post added 10-15-14 at 09:58 AM ---------- Originally posted by paulh Nice captures! I've never seen these here in Texas, but saw quite a few growing up in Iowa. I got this one in Colorado and I did see one while in Pahrump NV once Paul, but that's about it. None in the Banning area either.

10-15-2014, 10:21 AM	#17
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Nice images Bob, the only place that I have ever seen any was in the Yukon but they had different coloration. Never did get any in flight pictures.

10-18-2014, 11:34 AM	#18
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Nice images Bob, the only place that I have ever seen any was in the Yukon but they had different coloration. Never did get any in flight pictures. I've heard the mosquitoes are as big as birds up there Heinrich, maybe a photo of them next time.