Untitled by Trish Meyer
Panasonic FZ 100
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Photographed in the grounds of the Mateus Palace Vila Real, Portugal.
I think this lovely creature is a Bee Hawkmoth, but I would really appreciate confirmation of it’s identity.
I am always inspired by the beauty of nature. This was my first (and only) sighting of the lovely moth.
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Comments
Ray, thank you for accepting !
– Trish Meyer
Very nice capture Trish
Thanks for accepting Larry, also for your lovely words !
– Trish Meyer
great capture
Kathy, thank you !
– Trish Meyer
Such a sweet capture, I just love the beautiful border this moth has around its wings, Trish
Thanks so much Elfie for your lovely comments and favourite ! I was thrilled to manage a shot of this beautiful incessantly moving moth :)
– Trish Meyer
Very unusual but lovely colours
It was a beauty Mik, thank you !
– Trish Meyer
Fabulous capture!
Thanks for your fabulous comments !
– Trish Meyer
I always called them hummingbird moths and they are indeed magical! Lovely shot!
Nelson, thanks very much for viewing and commenting so nicely ! From my research I think the same (or similar) moth is known as Bee Hawkmoth in Europe and Australia and Hummingbird Moth in U.S.A. The wing action is certainly very similar to the Hummingbird.
– Trish Meyer
How wonderful . . . a beautiful capture!!
Thank you very much Lori !
– Trish Meyer