Clearwing Hawk Moth on Teasel is a photograph by Carol Senske which was uploaded on July 31st, 2018.
Clearwing Hawk Moth on Teasel
Clearwing Hawk Moths, also called hummingbird moths, are daytime fliers that feed mostly on teasels and honeysuckles, but they visit all manner of... more
by Carol Senske
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Clearwing Hawk Moth on Teasel
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Carol Senske
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Description
Clearwing Hawk Moths, also called hummingbird moths, are daytime fliers that feed mostly on teasels and honeysuckles, but they visit all manner of flowers. They fly like hummingbirds, hovering at the flower with their front feet resting on it. I think they kind of look like crayfish - LOL.
Wikipedia has more info here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemaris
The picture was taken in July, 2018, in Green Lanes, Pennsylvania, USA, with a Canon T5i camera and Tamron macro 90mm lens.
Dedicated to the beautiful, flying creatures that pollinate our gardens!
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July 31st, 2018
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Comments (35)
Linda Lees
Fabulous capture of this unusual moth.
Carol Senske replied:
I'm so happy you like it, Linda:>). Thank you for making time to come by and comment.
Linda Lees
Wonderful nature shot Carol. ☺
Carol Senske replied:
Thanks very much, Linda. I am usually given at least one gift when I go out with the camera.
Sharon W
Wow, fantastic capture dear Carol!! Almost spring like around here, but it has been fairly cooler than normal this year. Looking forward to warmer weather and wonderful visitors. Hope you are good!!
Carol Senske replied:
I've seen some butterflies already - not many but five or six kinds. I hope that is a sign of. nice butterfly summer:>). Thanks for coming by and commenting!!
Bette Devine
How clever you were to capture the blur of the wings! It's a lovely shot. F
Carol Senske replied:
Thanks! Actually, it happened this ay even with a high shutter speed because their wings beat so fast (like a hummingbird). It does give the effect of fast motion, though. It was a "happy accident" (Bob Ross said that often).
Michael Durst
Stunning capture of motion, color and detail!
Carol Senske replied:
Many thanks, Michael:>). There was a Mourning Cloak Butterfly out this afternoon - spring is truly here!
Sandra Huston
Awesome close up of this moth with great light and clarity! l/f
Carol Senske replied:
How kind of you! Thanks:>). Wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful Christmas.
Morris Finkelstein
Fabulous close up photograph of a Clearwing Hawk Moth on a flower with great pose, colors, and composition, Carol! F/L
Michael Durst
This is truly a magnificent capture with the transparent wings of the moth in motion! Stunning!
Carol Senske replied:
I love them! They are never still and, as I said below, they remind me of little crayfish:>). Thanks, Michael.
Tara Krishna
Exceptional and fantastic capture with amazing beauty !! The description is very informative. Remarkable image, Mother Nature !! L/F
Carol Senske replied:
Many, many thanks for these kind words, Tara! I'm so pleased you like my picture:>).