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Ever since I got back from my cruise to Hawaii, I have been busybusybusy. That is my excuse for taking so long to post more photos from my trip. But first, the news flash: the hummingbird moths are back! They have been visiting the lantana blossoms in the evening, making it tough for me to get a sharp photo of them in low-light conditions. I did my best:

hummingbird moth

hummingbird moth again

Now, here's the cool thing. A couple of days after I took these pictures, I got an e-mail from Sandra, who lives on the southern coast of South Africa. She was visited by a hummingbird moth in her garden one evening, and found one on her veranda the next morning. Apparently, it was attracted to the "love palm" blooming in front of her house.

Hummingbird moth from South Africa

Hummingbird moths are also known as hawk moths, but I think the first name is more descriptive of the way they hover over the flowers as they sip nectar. Thanks, Sandra!

 

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5 Comments on The hummingbird moths are back in my garden - and in someone else's

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22
2009
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Hi Robin, I will be on the lookout for this moth.  I don't remember seeing any but if I did, I may have thought it was just a "bug".  Their wings sure move fast.  I enjoy your photos, Robin.
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Howdy there Robin

I'd sure like to have some Hummingbird Moths visit here. But ain't seen any in thses parts.

As always, sure did enjoy your photos.

God Bless America
8:01pm • #2
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Robin haven't seen you take a bad photo yet. Haven't seen any up our way. Did see a few hummingbirds fluttering around the last few days.
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Robin

We get these moths up here and they like our spider lillies the most in the evening. Try a night shot. I did some once with the lens set on macro and with a flash. The photos turned out really well.
11:30pm • #4
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23
2009

WOW!! that is amazing I didnt know that Hummingbird moths are also known as hawk moths but thank you for sharing it was really interesting. The pictures are great

Thank you,

Kim White
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