Hummingbird moth ( Hemaris thysbe ), #7853 by larose forest photos


24-AUG-2017	Christine Hanrahan

Nectaring on Joe-pye weed. I've been seeing these moths all summer, but this is the first time I've managed to get a photo this year.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/400s f/4.5 at 176.0mm iso125 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

Joseph V Higbee		25-Oct-2017 16:36
We don't get them here, darnit! Nice shot!

Tom LeRoy		25-Oct-2017 14:56
Excellent in flight shot ! I've only seen one of these in my area and was lucky to get a few shots. A wonderful looking moth. V

Pierre		25-Aug-2017 13:10
Une superbe prise de vue de ce papillon très difficile à figer! V

Nirvan Hope		25-Aug-2017 04:20
Just stunning! Wonderful that you were able to capture this little beauty with such clarity.

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