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Hummingbird Hawk Moth
In article , A.Malhotra writes GeoffH wrote: Hi all, Saw my first ever Hummingbird Hawk Moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) last night. Went out into the garden after watching Gardener's World and whilst admiring my (nature's) handiwork I noticed this tiny creature darting and hovering around the Sweet William. I watched it for about 45-60 seconds before it flew away over the fence, checking out the hydrangeas on its way. Yes I did think it was a real hummingbird, but a quick check on the internet dashed that hope. Quite an amazing sight. Makes up for all the missing butterflies so far Did not realize a moth could have such rapid wing movement. I will be out there tonight and hope it (he/she) comes around again. Regards Geoff Norfolk Are you sure it was a hummingbird hawk moth? They are usually day fliers AFAIK. There are lots of other hawkmoths that are night fliers. There is an excellent guide to hawmoths of the UK in this months BBC Wildlife mag. Depending a little where he lives, watching a hummingbird hawk moth outside after watching Gardener's World, i.e. just after 9.00 p.m., does not necessarily mean that it was night-time. It was after all on the longest day of the year! -- Malcolm |
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