White-lined sphinx (Hyles lineata) for Chip by myrrhluz

Photography • Insects • posted on Jul 31, 2013

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Description

I saw this very handsome moth at the Wildflower Farm near Fredericksburg, Texas. Isn't he a lovely, with a very rotund physique. He was huge, and feasting among the potted flowers. He attracted a crowd of admiring fans (of the human variety), A lot of "What is THAT?" was in the air. Sphinx moths are also called hummingbird moths. At first glance they look like hummingbirds because of their size, and the way they hover over flowers to drink the nectar. I had never seen one before, and it was really cool. Happy Insect Sightings, and Happy Birthday, Chip!

Comments (22)

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jmb007

5:55AM | Wed, 31 July 2013

belle photo!!

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magnus073

7:04AM | Wed, 31 July 2013

Lucinda, these are some very cool macro captures. The little moth is so colorful, and this was a marvelous birthday dedication for your friend.

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clbsmiley

7:09AM | Wed, 31 July 2013

This is fantastic!! And good info too. Very Nice!!

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durleybeachbum

7:36AM | Wed, 31 July 2013

Wow! What a corker!

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Faemike55

7:55AM | Wed, 31 July 2013

Fantastic capture love the blurred wings

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jayfar

9:45AM | Wed, 31 July 2013

Super capture and we also have a type in the UK.

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helanker

9:56AM | Wed, 31 July 2013

So lovely and clear shots of these fantastic insects. I wish we had such here :)))

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dochtersions

11:18AM | Wed, 31 July 2013

Such wonderful photo's from this lovely butterfly. Amazing good, Lucinda. A most fantastic Birthday gift to Chipka.

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jendellas

1:14PM | Wed, 31 July 2013

Flip, these are superb pics. Great Birthday dedi for Chip. xx

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Cyve

1:31PM | Wed, 31 July 2013

It's realy fabulous !

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KatesFriend

2:51PM | Wed, 31 July 2013

I can certainly see how a mistake in identity could be made. I've never seen anything quite like this little fellow. It's probably a great defence against some predators. If birds mistake this guy for a humming bird then they are less likely to try and make a meal of him. I love the lower picture, you really get a feel for the size and dynamics of this moth. I can't imagine how fast his winds are beating in this scene. It's also interesting to see him feed so casually while floating in the air.

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MagikUnicorn

4:50PM | Wed, 31 July 2013

L O V E L Y

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goodoleboy

6:09PM | Wed, 31 July 2013

Wow, what an arcane insect! Magnificent shots of the unusual creature, Lucinda, genetically doing its thing while hovering busily over the lovely flowers. Stellar texture in the flora also. As for Happy Insect sightings, we have nothing around here in that department except for ants and an occasional honey bee. Nothing cool like this beauty.

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