Snowberry Clearwing Hummingbird Moth
These little guys are just as fast as a hummingbird and almost as large. They also look similar to bumblebees. It was a bit of a challenge to get a decent photo of one. I hope to try again soon to see if I can shoot in a little better lighting condition.
This photo was taken about three miles north of Newport, which is about 30 miles north of Harrisburg.
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ccandsunny
That is 1 Amazing shot Russ
Joyce Dickens,...
Incredible image…....first time I’ve seen one of these…your image is beautiful in all aspects!
Jim Caldwell
This is awesome Russell
RLHall
Wow! Why do I never see these? Do they only come out in the day, unlike most moths? Great capture, Russ!
Russell Fry
Thanks everyone! I hadn’t seen one before today (not that I recall or maybe realized) until my stepmom pointed out several. She didn’t know what they were either, so I shot as much as possible hoping to get at least one good photo of the buggers. Then a search of the internet….. :-)
teewolf1
WOW!! I have never seen one of these either but WOW!! Great shot!!!! So much unknown….
Northof40
Very cool…. I seen one at mid spring time here in Eastern Ontario… But have not been lucky enough again…. They are fast nice work with this
Russell Fry replied
Thank you for your comments. They are so quick that the Canon 40D had trouble focusing – but here’s a tip – focus on the flower and set the camera to burst and shoot, and shoot and shoot… ;-)
naturelover
Absolutely stunning work- love it!!!
Russell Fry replied
Thanks for the comments on this and the night scene. I appreciate them.
gladders
Great shot Russ…I think yours is better than mine
Russell Fry replied
maybe we need to combine the best parts of each photo and call it a draw…. LOL
gladders
LOL
funkyfacestudio
Great shot, beautiful details and colors.
Russell Fry replied
thank you, appreciate the comments!
Daniel J. McCa...
Super capture! Great colors! Excellent detail! Well done!!
Russell Fry
Thanks Daniel. Your comments are much appreciated. :-)
Michael Beers
FANTASTIC WOW!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing.
Michael
Russell Fry replied
Thanks for the comments and looking at my work. I appreciate it.
Kenny Gulley Jr.
holy cow this is awesome!
Russell Fry replied
Thanks Kenny, I appreciate your comments and adding this little guy to your favs. :-)
SharonAHenson
Amazing shot with great detail Russell.
Madeline M Allen
Stunning capture Russ my friend ! BRAVO !!!!
Lois Bryan
Oh, Russ, I’m laughing here!!! You don’t need to worry about better light … this is fabulous!!! I have many shots of these guys, NONE come CLOSE to the beauty and detail of this one!! The wonderful reds on the wings and tail are spectacular … and the purple flowers against the green make this whole image POP!!! Well done!!!
Russell Fry replied
Thanks for all of your comments on my photos, you are very kind!
Mary Campbell
Wow, what is it (butterfly, moth, bird???) interesting.
dkleing
Amazing shot, love the detail focus and colour.
Russell Fry replied
Thank you! :)
bobbymcleod
wonderful shot!
Russell Fry replied
Thank you very much! :)
pdandrews
good job on a very hard subject
Russell Fry replied
Thank you! I just waited until this little guy flew into the frame. :)