tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post105820173145581133..comments2023-09-23T07:30:55.854-05:00Comments on Rurality: Hummingbird Clearwing MothRuralityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616461213179182660noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-23098049276206941452010-08-18T12:12:40.181-05:002010-08-18T12:12:40.181-05:00city mouse,the pics u saw were not humming birds t...city mouse,the pics u saw were not humming birds they were humming bird moths or the hummingbird clear wing moth. if u have a butterfly bush you will see them all the time.they visit the butterfly bush all the time at my house.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-75788578349116870242008-07-31T09:59:00.000-05:002008-07-31T09:59:00.000-05:00I had one of these on my bee balm. It is an astoun...I had one of these on my bee balm. It is an astounding insect, very striking and beautiful - the wings are practically invisible while beating and it hovers like a hummingbird would. The bee balm is a big favorite of beneficial insects in my back yard and the hummingbird clearwing was a real treat - I'd recommend the plant to anyone who likes insects.<BR/>This was toward the end of July, Boston-area in Massachusetts.<BR/><BR/>BTW beautiful pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-37085135023243397132008-07-15T21:53:00.000-05:002008-07-15T21:53:00.000-05:00THanks for the information and pictures. My friend...THanks for the information and pictures. My friend and I found one of these moths this evening in PA for the first time in our lives (43 and 51 years) YOu answered our question.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-78330826123900168612008-04-02T18:27:00.000-05:002008-04-02T18:27:00.000-05:00Wow, wow,wow!Wow, wow,wow!R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-10879647750902066542008-04-02T09:57:00.000-05:002008-04-02T09:57:00.000-05:00In late fall we enjoy the beauty of hummingbird mo...In late fall we enjoy the beauty of <A HREF="http://thedustwillwait.blogspot.com/2006/09/white-lined-sphinx-moth.html" REL="nofollow">hummingbird moths</A> (A picture I took fall of 06)<BR/><BR/>but these come from tomato worms. Those worms are sooooo ugly.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-42038167524781585162008-04-01T10:08:00.000-05:002008-04-01T10:08:00.000-05:00Thanks for the info. I think it's time for a bette...Thanks for the info. I think it's time for a better camera, but I do like the convenience of my Power Shot. Keep taking the great photos.farmladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10516462251842458511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-85540413948854750642008-04-01T09:44:00.000-05:002008-04-01T09:44:00.000-05:00You did a wonderful job capturing the hummingbird ...You did a wonderful job capturing the hummingbird moth. They are so fast and hard to photograph, especially because they often come out at dusk. <BR/><BR/>Have you ever heard them referred to as sphinx moths? Still, hawk moth is the most common name around here (Austin).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-18431198618589680972008-04-01T08:52:00.000-05:002008-04-01T08:52:00.000-05:00CM, thanks, we need to get our feeders up for when...CM, thanks, we need to get our feeders up for when the real hummers arrive... any day now.<BR/><BR/>Cathy, I hope it won't be long now for you til spring is there. The annoying gnats and mosquitoes are already out in force here.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Lorianne! I spied another one after I posted this. He looked a little smaller, but was not in the mood to linger so I couldn't ID him.<BR/><BR/>TF, umm, I'll let you try that first! But yeah we did have birds coming to the garden to help eat those hornworms. Indigo buntings made the biggest dent in them, I think.<BR/><BR/>Lisa, I have to admit I never would have thought that synthetic fertilizers would have anything to do with them! Interesting. It is very difficult here to find organic fertilizer unless you make it yourself.<BR/><BR/>Farmlady, the camera I'm using now is a Nikon D200. Some of the pics are with my husband's camera though, a Sony Cyber-shot DSC W90. The pictures (in March) of the "devil sign" and the "rocky top" pics were taken with that camera. I almost always let the camera figure its own settings!<BR/><BR/>DM, I can still remember how excited I was to find bluebells on our property here. They are so cool!<BR/><BR/>Toms, thanks, I think I was really lucky that this guy wasn't in too big a hurry.<BR/><BR/>R&J, thanks! It was a new story to me... I'm always learning about mythology whenever I look up botanical names!<BR/><BR/>Anne, thanks! Yeah I know spring has arrived but good when I see the bluebells blooming. :)<BR/><BR/>Jill, thanks! I remember the first time I saw one of these moths I really did think it was a humingbird.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Lynne, well the camera is a digital SLR, but to tell you the truth I leave it auto most of the time. But I like having the features that I can change if I need to. I took several "special studies" photography courses years ago and really learned a lot. And had a lot of fun too.<BR/><BR/>Annie, thanks -- but y'all have the bluebonnets there, right?!Ruralityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616461213179182660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-57504490215880558492008-04-01T08:12:00.000-05:002008-04-01T08:12:00.000-05:00Hi Rurality, These are truly wonderful photos of t...Hi Rurality, <BR/><BR/>These are truly wonderful photos of the hawk moth - here in Austin I've enjoyed seeing white-lined sphinx larvae on gaura and the moth on the moon vine. What I don't get to see are Virginia bluebells - now I wonder if my little patch in Illinois is still there - you caught their petal texture and color just beautifully!<BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-77985663140135921042008-03-31T15:00:00.000-05:002008-03-31T15:00:00.000-05:00Your pix are so beautiful! Do you use an automatic...Your pix are so beautiful! Do you use an automatic camera or a manual? I am trying to become a better photographer. <BR/><BR/>The hummingbird moth is just fantastic--thanks for sharing!<BR/>lynnLynn Coulterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111575004174855852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-146157007236481272008-03-31T13:51:00.000-05:002008-03-31T13:51:00.000-05:00That is amazing.That is amazing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03652442621933926893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-15538686318946241792008-03-31T13:04:00.000-05:002008-03-31T13:04:00.000-05:00*squeal*I love these photos! And - I am oh, ever ...*squeal*<BR/><BR/>I love these photos! And - I am oh, ever so jealous! Indeed, as Cathy said - bluebells, clearwing moths...waaahhhh. I'm right there with her on that!<BR/><BR/>Gorgeous. Just gorgeous.annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532697564402422745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-25110214667779531892008-03-31T12:42:00.000-05:002008-03-31T12:42:00.000-05:00Wonderful photos! And the story of Pyramus and Thi...Wonderful photos! And the story of Pyramus and Thisbe and the Mulberry has alwyas been a favorite of mine.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-23076375895243180702008-03-30T22:15:00.000-05:002008-03-30T22:15:00.000-05:00These are such wonderful moths and Ilove the color...These are such wonderful moths and Ilove the colors you capture in these shots!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-14952385900693253022008-03-30T21:35:00.000-05:002008-03-30T21:35:00.000-05:00A hastened PS...I finally figured out how to link ...A hastened PS...<BR/>I finally figured out how to link some of the Blogs I really enjoy. I do believe this will be an additional help for me to visit your blog more often.<BR/><BR/>I have too many times lost your blog link, I hope this meets with your approvalDeeMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14775898919722565676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-4249611244248026652008-03-30T21:23:00.000-05:002008-03-30T21:23:00.000-05:00I was taking a walk about today and I do believe I...I was taking a walk about today and I do believe I saw the beginnings of our Virginia Bluebells, not only a favorite Spring flower of mine but one the Hummingbird moth loves<BR/><BR/><BR/>Your pictures are as always WonderfulDeeMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14775898919722565676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-85059882960344668302008-03-30T13:35:00.000-05:002008-03-30T13:35:00.000-05:00Oh my... these photos are beautiful!! What camera...Oh my... these photos are beautiful!! What camera are you using? What speed? I need a new camera. I have a Canon Power Shot A520. Please take a look at my blog and see what I do. Any advise would be appreciated. <BR/>Thanks: overgoodground.blogspot.com.farmladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10516462251842458511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-50631609017460081742008-03-30T12:52:00.000-05:002008-03-30T12:52:00.000-05:00Nice pics! I'm with Cathy...I want my spring alrea...Nice pics! I'm with Cathy...I want my spring already, dammit! Anyhow, I notice more of these moths since I quit using chemicals and synthetic fertilizers, sooo worth it!lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133943147518051559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-18065727724089468862008-03-30T12:21:00.000-05:002008-03-30T12:21:00.000-05:00AH! Maybe those hornworms are unwelcome to your t...AH! Maybe those hornworms are unwelcome to your tomatoes, but I ssure you the local predators love them. I have also heard that they make OK eating for people too.<BR/><BR/>Let me know how that goes.<BR/><BR/>;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-82797431347619755222008-03-30T11:33:00.000-05:002008-03-30T11:33:00.000-05:00Wonderful! Thank you.Wonderful! Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-23096380889046536912008-03-30T11:17:00.000-05:002008-03-30T11:17:00.000-05:00Bluebells, Clearwing moths . . . Waaahhhh.The pixe...Bluebells, Clearwing moths . . . Waaahhhh.<BR/><BR/>The pixes and links are so nice.<BR/><BR/>I had a housefly land on my leg yesterday as I sat in my car with the window down. That's about it, this far north ;0)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-72219923180814714232008-03-30T11:11:00.000-05:002008-03-30T11:11:00.000-05:00Wow! That last pic even got a shot of the wings fa...Wow! That last pic even got a shot of the wings fairly cleanly! Excellent pics! I love hummingbirds. We have them near us in the country, but the house is so new to us, I have yet to put out feeders and actually see one "live." Thanks for the pics.Phill https://www.blogger.com/profile/07087113754217015743noreply@blogger.com