The Amazing Hummingbird Moth is a photograph by Linda Howes which was uploaded on January 25th, 2024.
The Amazing Hummingbird Moth
The Amazing and really hard to capture, Hummingbird Moth, a proud moment!
I got this info. from hummingbirdsplus.org. There is a lot of info... more
by Linda Howes
Title
The Amazing Hummingbird Moth
Artist
Linda Howes
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Amazing and really hard to capture, Hummingbird Moth, a proud moment!
I got this info. from hummingbirdsplus.org. There is a lot of info there about all the types etc.
If you’ve seen a hummingbird moth in the US, most likely it is a Clearwing. Belonging to the genus Hemaris, these clearwing moths share many similarities with the above hawk-moths.
However, unlike the hawks, these moths are able to survive in considerably colder climates. These hummingbird moths are found in many regions of both North and South America, although they too migrate to warmer parts during the winters. Apart from the Americas, the Clearwings are also found in select parts of Europe, in UK for example, where they are commonly known as Bee Hawk moths.
These moths are slightly different from both hummingbirds as well as other species of hummingbird moths in that they have clear or transparent wings, contrary to the opaque wings of the birds and the moths of other species. However, it may be worthwhile to mention here that, out of the 17 known species of the moths of the Hemaris genus, two- Hemaris croatica and Hemaris rubra- do not have transparent or clear wings.
Taken in my yard in Middleboro, MA
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January 25th, 2024
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Comments (17)
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! I am happy to announce that your excellent photographic art has been proudly featured on the home page of the Camera Art Group! You are invited to archive your feature in Group Feature Archive: January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024 discussion.
Nancy Griswold
One incredible capture, that is some bug!! Wow, so big and you caught it in flight, FAV+
Dale Kincaid
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured in the ANIMAL MANIA Group gallery! You are invited to post your work in the feature archive discussion.
CAROLE SPANDAU
Your artwork has been featured on the homepage of FAA Gallery Home For All Artists Who Create. Please post your amazing artwork in our` Archive your January Features` discussion.