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28-JUL-2016 Christine Hanrahan

Hummingbird moth (Hemaris thysbe), #7853

Reveler Conservation Area

This beautiful day-flying Sphinx moth was very attracted a small stand of the non-native viper's bugloss (Echium vulgare). This species is also called hummingbird clearwing moth.

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Chris Morton02-Aug-2016 21:28
an excellent image in so many ways
Graeme02-Aug-2016 19:16
You did an excellent job of capturing this moth in flight, Christine. BV!!
Ceya02-Aug-2016 19:07
A very artistic and beautiful shot, Christine! V
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet02-Aug-2016 18:19
Wow! A spectacular picture.
Patrick Goossens02-Aug-2016 18:18
So beautiful.
hayl02-Aug-2016 16:30
A wonderful photo of this special moth - super sharp.
fdt02-Aug-2016 16:01
Great catch.
Nirvan Hope02-Aug-2016 16:00
How utterly whimsical and delightful!
joseantonio02-Aug-2016 15:45
very nice work with the DOf.V.
Don Mottershead02-Aug-2016 15:32
Wow! Fantastic shot. V
Jim Coffman02-Aug-2016 14:44
Super image, Christine! I love to see these hovering around!!
Blandine Mangin02-Aug-2016 14:41
beautiful ! v
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