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Hummingbird moth
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Hummingbird moth

by Carolyn Derstine

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted February 23, 2011120 views3 comments
These moths are fascinating to watch flitting around in my flower beds. They are aptly named as they look like little hummingbirds. This one was hovering at a petunia flower.

62mm at F/5.6 for 1/250 sec. ISO 100

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on February 24, 2011 at 3:16 PM
Excellent capture. These guys are very elusive. :toast:
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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on February 24, 2011 at 4:33 PM
Great capture- Excellent colours, details and treatment of light- it's clear he likes the drink very much- well done, Fabio
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Comment posted by Mike Moats on February 25, 2011 at 6:32 PM
Hey Carolyn, cool capture.
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