Tag Archives: Sphingidae

Gift #426: Hummingbird Moth

This afternoon there was a sighting of my favorite insect – the hummingbird moth!  It’s the first one I’ve seen this season.  She (or he) was flitting about the flowers on the deck feeding on summer-ripened nectar.  They are amazing … Continue reading

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Gift #48: Sphinx moth

The morning after I returned from Denver, there was a special gift waiting on the doorstep.  This beautiful creature was resting on the back step.  At first I thought it was some dried leaves, but upon closer inspection, I realized … Continue reading

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