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White-lined Sphinx

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White-lined Sphinx

Uploaded: March 30, 2017 | Entered: March 30, 2017 06:30:52

Description

There are 4 species of hummingbird moth, 2 are sphinx and 2 are clear wing. The White-lined Sphinxspecies are commonly called "hummingbird," or "hawk" moths. Most are medium to large moths, with heavy bodies; wingspread reaches 5 inches or more in some species. Most, but not all, Hummingbird Moths (Sphingid’s) feed much like hummingbirds, hovering in front of a flower and sipping nectar through the extended proboscis. The proboscis rolls up like a party noisemaker when not in use, and may not be readily evident in a resting moth.


Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 6D

Comments

Shirley D. Freeman March 30, 2017

Oh wow, Micky, what a shot!!! These "little guys" are as fast an hummingbirds, hence, their nick name, but they are much smaller, and not so often seen, at least in our area, so this is really an EXCELLENT CAPTURE!!! Wonderful detail and color. Okay, you gave me something to shoot for again! <>< #1682817

Micky Cleveland level-classic March 30, 2017

Thanks Shirley, I have missed your gracious comments. Captured this little guy in the morning, flying around Daffodils it was really getting into it! Was surprised they went for Daffodils. This is the first of this species I have seen. Last year I posted Clear wing. #11576728

Joy Rector March 30, 2017

ghorgeous #11576830

Micky Cleveland level-classic March 30, 2017

Thanks Joy. #11576832

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic March 30, 2017

Amazing moth capture, Micky... love it! One of my sons used to collect these. I sometimes see a variety of these on a butterfly bush in my garden. Great capture! #11576930

Micky Cleveland level-classic March 31, 2017 1

Thanks Joanna, I usually see clear wing and they are a hard to capture. #11576957

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