Hummingbird Moth
Up until this Spring I had only seen a clearwing hummingbird moth once. Much to my delight this season, however, I am spotting 2 variations on a regular basis on my property. The other one has yellow bumble bee stripes on its back and was scooting around these flowers at the same time this one was.
Being a perfectionist It is still my goal to get an awesome side profile shot. I have a few profile shots but am not sure I have the ‘one’ yet :) It has proven quite a challenge to photograph these little guys as their wings beat just as fast as a hummingbird and they do NOT land and stay still.
Photo taken June 6, 2009 on my property in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
Camera Details
Canon Rebel EOS XTi and Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. SS 1/1600, AP mode, f/4, ISO 200
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Renee Dawson
I would like to thank everyone in advance for the kind notes. During the Spring & Summer months I spend a lot of time outside and don’t always have time to respond to everyone. Your visit is appreciated :)
Lynda McDonald
it is a gorgeous Moth !,,,,,,,,i have never seen one, here i come Renee, gonna stalk these beauties, wonderful capture
Renee Dawson replied
Thanks Mom. They are so COOL! Today should be prime if you want to come out. Bring the bug spray though as this patch of flowers is at the back of our property :)
Lynda McDonald
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kathy s gillen...
Fantastic capture
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Kathy!
JOHAN (photowa...
BEAUTY WELL CAPTURED NICE JOB RENEE
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Johan!
Claire Farley
Never had the pleasure to see one of these….have to thank you for sharing a great capture!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Claire :)
Hans Bax
Very beautiful! Excellent shot, Renee!
Onions
It”s a stunner,Renee.
I love the see through wings.
wildrider58
Very beautiful! Excellent shot
lorilee
Such a lovely capture!!! I love watching these guys!!!!!
mltrue
Glorious capture! I have never seen one of these! I wonder if we have them in my area.
jesika
A superb, brilliant and perfect capture. Wonderful.
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sigfusson
Wow, you lucky girl for captruing this quick as lightening birds! Very clean shot Renee – wonderful work. I’m fascinated with how you managed to catch the wings open!!!!! Cheers, s.
Vanessa Barklay
Just delightful and how special for you to find! :O)
Beve Brown-Clark
Exceptional capture…such a wonderful moth to capture… :^)
David Friederich
Love your description that goes with this wonderful shot and discovery, Renee.
Trevor Patters...
Spectacular Renee, an instant favourite.
LYN EVANS
What a fabulous insect Renee…a really beautiful image hon.
RJ-Mac
WOW Renee, this is incredibe, it is so clear and perfect timing
AnnieSnel
Beautiful capture Renee!
Béla Török
Lovely image, Renee!
Antanas
great capture
Diane Schuster
Renee, this is gorgeous, I’ve only seen one of these in my garden and it was quite a long time ago, I think that you need the right flowers for such a visit, congrats on getting such a great shot! Dee
WatscapePhoto
Superb macro, Renee. Excellent photography
RickF
Great capture!
hopelilly
I wish you good fortune on getting your perfect profile shot.I have myself only ever seen one Hummingbird Moth in Denmark and not having any prior knowledge of the existance of such a creature guessed from its movements, that, that was what it had to be.Beautiful arent they. My one was flitting around Honeysuckle.Love your shots. hopelilly
Lois Bryan
Another lovely capture of this amazing critter!!!!!
Nanagahma
Great shot of this moth in motion! You captured it beautifully!
Rick & Deb Larson
Love how you were able to showcase the clearwings of this moth, great shot! Take Care ~ Deb ~ :)
Rick Fin
How unusual with clear wings. Beautiful photo. =)