Sphinx Moth and Summer Flowers
by Karen Slagle
Title
Sphinx Moth and Summer Flowers
Artist
Karen Slagle
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I took this image in the Texas panhandle in my garden with an Nikon D300, handheld. The lens was a Nikkor Micro/Macro 105mm VR @ 1/800 and F3, Spot Meter.
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The term "hummingbird moth" is a general term applied to many medium to large moths in the Sphingidae family and Hemaris genus.
There are several types of Hummingbird Moths, including the Snowberry Clearwing Hummingbird Moth, the Tersa Sphinx Hummingbird Moth, and the White-lined Sphinx Hummingbird Moth, and perhaps over 100 more.
It feeds through a proboscis, a long, straw-like tube kept curled under the head when not in use. They can be beneficial through pollination of many species of plants. While most moths are active at night, the Hummingbird Moth is also active during the day.
The Clearwing Moth is often mistaken for a bumblebee due to its color and flight patterns. Its abdomen of yellow and black segments also appear similar to a bumblebee.
Although the caterpillars feed on leaves of various plants, most are innocuous, attracting little attention and causing little, if any, injury to garden plants. Tomato and tobacco hornworms, which feed on tomatoes and a few related plants, are an exception, being true garden pests. The Tersa Sphinx caterpillar is often found decimating Pentas in the home landscape.
Size: 2" in length
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August 1st, 2014
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Comments (57)
Adriana Mueller
This is such a wonderful photo that shows the magical world of the little moth at eye level. Perfect timing, Karen! The colors and the softness of the background are so dreamy! Fantastic work! l/f
Bunny Clarke
I finally got to see a hummingbird moth, but not one of these yet. Ours are White Striped Sphinx. Gorgeous capture.
Elizabeth Winter
These guys are so hard to capture without blurring their wings! Well done Karen! f/v
Dawn Senior-Trask
What an entrancing image of one of my favorite summertime treats, a glimpse of the "hummingbird moth" in all its wonder. Fabulous work! fav
Bunny Clarke
I have never had the privilege of seeing one of these yet. Gorgeous capture and such beautiful colors.
Tami Quigley
Gorgeous capture with such a magical quality,beautiful image Karen! Happy Easter to you! L/F