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17-06-2006, 04:57 PM
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| | | Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Hummingbird Hawkmoth. I saw this amazing moth today, feeding on Fragrant Orchids. Shame the piccy is rubbish, but I can still feel the thrill and excitement to see him buzz from one flower to the other. 
Kev
I have put another thread in the photo section to ask for advice on capturing a better piccy. Any advice given is gratfully received.
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17-06-2006, 05:13 PM
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| | | Re: Hummingbird Hawkmoth
I have been on Portland today, and seen at least a dozen Hummingbird Hawks, including a number of females laying eggs on Madder (Rubia peregrina). Also spotted 3 Clouded Yellows, and a fair number of Large Whites |
18-06-2006, 11:06 AM
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| | | Re: Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Yo sticky that must have been an excellent sight to see.I've only ever seen one before & never was able to photograph it.So you did pretty well actually getting a photo,albeit a dodgy one,lol.It is unfortunaye that it's so out of focus coz this would've been a great photo.Then again i like any photo involving wildlife & orchids.Just a great combo.
John |
18-06-2006, 05:09 PM
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| | | Re: Hummingbird Hawkmoth
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Originally Posted by !John! Yo sticky that must have been an excellent sight to see.I've only ever seen one before & never was able to photograph it.So you did pretty well actually getting a photo,albeit a dodgy one,lol.It is unfortunaye that it's so out of focus coz this would've been a great photo.Then again i like any photo involving wildlife & orchids.Just a great combo.
John | I totally agree with you John. I went back today but only saw one in the distance and was not going to tramp a field of Orchids for one piccy. But I did see this- a Small Elephant Hawkmoth on a Fragrant Orchid.
Kev |
18-06-2006, 06:26 PM
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| | | Re: Hummingbird Hawkmoth
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But I did see this- a Small Elephant Hawkmoth on a Fragrant Orchid.
| Now that is an excellent find & a cool photo.
I've only seen one of these moths before & they're truly beautiful.Also they are the pinkest things ever,lol.Really crazy pink.
Cheers
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