Clearwing Wasp Moth

[striving]

I don't see alot of these. Even though they are coming out of my Oak tree. Still can't seem to catch one hatching. Thought I would share some... Moths that mimic Wasps.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii148/striving67/Photog/Macro/WaspMothBG3.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii148/striving67/Photog/Macro/WaspMoth2-1.jpg

Canon 50mm Hoya +4. XTi

[racketman]

good capture, we have them here but i've never seen one.

[skylab]

Lovely find. #2 is super not seen one of these yet.

[Bill Pham]

nice find or they like the hummingbird moth.

Bill

[striving]

nice find or they like the hummingbird moth.

Bill
I think they are in the same family (Clearwings). But not positive.

[LindaB]

Fabulous! Love that second shot of it.

Linda

[spidermanrbryce2006]

great shots! the last shot makes a great ID shot

[Mick Emmett]

What a fantastic looking bug and a great capture, well done.

[LordV]

Excellent captures - wonderfully strange looking moth :)
Brian V.

[Bald Eagle]

Excellent find, very sharp work. Love the colors on this one.

[striving]

Thanks for the comments guys. Still hoping to get a good "session" with one of these. ;-)