Hummingbird Clearwing Upclose

by Steve Creek on August 10, 2009 · 13 comments

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Correction on what this is (Thanks Crystal Thornton): Hummingbird Clearwing

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1 Steve August 10, 2009: Pretty amazing!
2 Justin August 10, 2009: I was told that these were called Butterfly Moths… I love the pictures by the way!
3 Kyle McCreary August 10, 2009: Wow, excellent shots, Steve!
4 Christopher August 10, 2009: Wow!!! Stunning photos! I’ve yet to see one of these amazing moths – thanks for the crystal- clear photos!
5 Pablo August 10, 2009: They seem so intent on working those thistles that they don’t seem to mind when a camera approaches them from behind.
6 krizcpec August 11, 2009: Wow, stunning!
7 Diane Miller August 11, 2009: Great pictures. The detail is amazing.
8 _STFU_ September 4, 2009: Thats amazing!
9 Denny August 3, 2011: August in Northern Wisconsin – just spotted one of these. Awesome.
10 Rypstra August 21, 2011: Just saw one of these in my front yard in Indiana.
11 L Summers August 28, 2011: Just saw one of these in my backyard in Coastal Virginia…. your pictures are soooo much better. It really looks like a tiny hummingbird. Thanks for the great pictures.
12 Steve Creek August 28, 2011: I am glad you were able to see one of these cool looking Moths and thanks for the kind words about my photos.

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