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Rosemary's Hummer
© dleuty
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Uploaded: 04/08/08 1:40 AM GMT
Rosemary's Hummer
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While working in the garden, I noticed a small gray patch on the rosemary bush. Closer inspection revealed a female White-lined Sphinx Hummingbird Moth (Hyles Lineata). The caterpillar of this moth is the giant hornworm. Having located my tomato plants as a food supply for her young, she was probably hanging out in my rosemary to attract a mate.
Apparently unnerved by my intrusion, she soon flew away.
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Excellent close up with amazing clarity, Don! Thanks for sharing it!
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Nice and sharp image of the moth. Very good for a quick take!
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
wow, thats a strange looking moths, not my most favourite of things, if they are in my house i freak! you did well for a quick snap before she flew away!!
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This is a good capture of this interesting moth. It looks like it has an eye looking at you just under its left antenna!!
Well done Don!
Ann
Well done Don!
Ann
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Great closeup Don almost looks like an eye looking back at you..Thanks for commenting on my uploads..Richie.
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Cheap thrills are always expensive.
Hey nice work Don well done on this close-up
It's enlightening to read such a informative narrative from such a well educated man such as yourself. :o)
It's enlightening to read such a informative narrative from such a well educated man such as yourself. :o)
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A mistreated dog should try to leave a deposit on their masters best carpet, after all it's important to establish who's boss ... My gallery is here.
Great Shot Don!! such intricate patteren to this moth...and you did great to get the detail...before it flew away :))...gerry
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"The more we come in contact with animals, and observe their behaviour, the more we love them, for we see how great is their care for their young." - philosopher Immanuel Kant
I've never seen one of these. What a great capture of such an unusual looking insect.
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You my Caedes friends post the most wonderful images out here. Full of beauty, life and gorgeous colors. For that, you have my heartfelt 'thanks'. I love 'browsing them' and wish there was more time to personally comment on every one of them.
A very interesting capture Don! I have never seen one with such a beautiful pattern before. Great shot!
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Hi Susanne. Thanks for dropping by "Rosemary's Hummer". You may have seen one before, but mistaken it for a hummingbird. This is one of three species of so called "hummingbird" moths.
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"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." -- Benjamin Franklin
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