White-lined Sphinx Hummingbird Moth

© Erika G. Gossett

White-lined Sphinx Hummingbird Moth

Uploaded: October 22, 2011

Description

These stout-bodied moths have long , narrow forewings and shorter hindwings, with wingspans ranging from 2-8 inches. Their proboscis (feeding tube) exceeds up to 10 inches in some species. Unlike most moths, they will fly during day light, but evening is the most productive time to watch for them. Captured this one at dusk.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL

Comments

Rony Sagy October 23, 2011

Beautiful work, Erika. #1417458

Neal D. Hatcher October 23, 2011

Beautiful-Super sharp-Well Done #9757355

Erika G. Gossett October 24, 2011

Thank you so much, Rony and Neal! #9758632

Bill Houghton October 24, 2011

Erika, this is fantastic. What a shot. This has got to be a sure winner. Thanks for your comment on my 'Foggy Bridge' photo. Have a great day, Bill


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David Hurt October 24, 2011

Well done Erika, you captured spectacular detail in this shot. Love it. #9758879

John Connolly October 24, 2011

What an amazing capture of this beautiful moth, Erika! A great job with a fantastic end result! #9759374

Erika G. Gossett October 25, 2011

Thank you very much Bill, David and John! I appreciate your wonderful comments! Erika. #9762659

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic December 22, 2011

Excellent photography Erika, very well done and I love all the info about this beauty. Have a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year! Regards! #9883197

Erika G. Gossett December 25, 2011

Thank you very much, Reynaldo! Wishing you a Blessed Christmas, the New Year filled with peace, prosperity, happiness and good health! Erika. #9886242

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