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Hummingbird moth
This is only the size of a bumble bee, but they can get as big as a hummer. They feed just like a hummer, always hovering and darting.
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Aug 07 2008 01:25 GMT ashdad PRO
Interesting insect!
Aug 07 2008 03:07 GMT hallo
Excellent capture full of details!
Aug 07 2008 05:42 GMT nanstrom
WOW, I have never every seen a hummingbird moth. That is incredible. What is their territory? Just amazing...

Really Great Photo...
Aug 07 2008 06:20 GMT getouttaherejeff
Fantastic!
Aug 07 2008 11:15 GMT pp11364
Fantastic shot.
Aug 07 2008 11:29 GMT CamLady
Beautiful capture and bird ;-)))
Aug 07 2008 14:56 GMT Poulet PRO
Superb catch!!! :))
Aug 08 2008 02:30 GMT potterjo
and hard to photograph....very good job for more information:
http://bugguide.net/index.php?q=search&keys=Hemaris+thysbe&search=Search
Aug 09 2008 07:23 GMT Snappa
Well taken. Never seen one before.
Aug 13 2008 19:33 GMT bennystr
Superb!
Sep 13 2008 01:54 GMT ButterflyShutterfly
Super! I am never fortunate enough to see these at times light enough to take pictures. Usually it's at deep dusk... This looks like a bigg'un
Sep 25 2008 03:44 GMT blue
pretty cool aren't they? i like this one mick!!

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