Far From the Madding Crowd: Hummingbird Hawk moth on Viper's Bugloss

Wednesday, 29 June 2011

Hummingbird Hawk moth on Viper's Bugloss

Hummingbird Hawk moth on Viper's Bugloss (3), a photo by Lynmiranda on Flickr.

This was taken at Dancing Ledge, there was three of the lovely moths. So far I have seen four Hummingbird Hawk moths this year:)

5 comments:

ShySongbird said...: Hi Linda, what little beauties they are and you did so well in photographing that one, they are so difficult! That sounds like I see them regularly but I don't, they are a rare find and always memorable. I have very occasionally seen them in the garden, delightful little creatures!

I just saw your Clouded Yellow post, how lovely! I have never seen one but have always wanted to. A super find and a lovely photo too.; 29 June 2011 at 10:28
Mike Randall Bird Photography said...: Very nice Linda, only seen a couple before.

Mike; 29 June 2011 at 20:38
Richard Pegler said...: Nice one Linda! Again, another species that I don't recall seeing here in the Midlands, but have seen in the West Country. Aren't they just mesmerising to watch!; 30 June 2011 at 10:01
Roy said...: Another species I have not seen in UK Lyn.
You have captured him in a lovely setting.; 3 July 2011 at 18:56
Linda Yarrow said...: Hi ShySongbird, Mike, Richard & Roy, thanks for your comments. It might be a good year for these moths, it is the most I have seen in one year.

Roy: I am having trouble leaving any comments on your blog:(; 3 July 2011 at 23:11

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