Hummingbird Moth
Some more info.
I recently posted a photo of what looked like a type of bumblebee. I couldn’t find any info under bees so at my mom’s suggestion I looked under moths as she thought that’s what it might be. Sure enough that’s what it was. It’s called a hummingbird moth. Funny because I thought it looked like a bumblebee and a hummingbird had a baby! My photo wasn’t so clear so I found one courtesy of Wikipedia.
The Hummingbird moth is a small moth that flies during the day. It has a long proboscis used for collecting nectar. It has a wingspan of about 5 cm and is active from May through September. Many people mistake it for a hummingbird because of the way it moves and the small tuft of hair on its backend, making it look like feathers.
Liked it
we shouldn't
14 Responses to “Hummingbird Moth”
On June 10, 2009 at 11:35 am
I like this moth. It looks unique. I’ve seen it somewhere. “like it”
On June 10, 2009 at 1:20 pm
My dad used to collect moths for years, there are some really unusual ones, this being one of them. Enjoyable article Sheila, thanks for sharing.
On June 10, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Thanks for the pic. It’s a new one on me.
On June 10, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Great moth!! Make sure you get that picture next time Sheila!!
On June 10, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Not surprise that you thought it was a bumblebee! Interesting.
On June 10, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Intersting
On June 10, 2009 at 9:57 pm
I guess you do find a new species every day.
On June 11, 2009 at 3:31 am
i like it
motie
On June 11, 2009 at 3:09 pm
great. I was not knowing that like humming bird there are humming moths too. Interesting.
On June 13, 2009 at 9:56 am
Another wonderfully informative piece. You make simple, common things so interesting! Well done! xoxo
On June 14, 2009 at 12:29 am
nice capture!
On June 15, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Seen these before. Not often, but easily mistaken for a hummingbird, or a very, very fast (and rather large) bumblebee.
On June 18, 2009 at 12:39 am
We call them Hummingbird Sphinx Moths here. They are fascinating to watch and sometimes can be tricky to photograph. You got a really nice shot!!
On July 27, 2009 at 12:39 pm
i have caught one before
Post Comment