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SwingBopper
9th of October 2008 (Thu), 21:54
This moth was about 2 inches long and would not land when feeding; but I managed to get a couple shots before it moved out of range. It's wingbeats reminded me of a hummingbird. ID?
striving
9th of October 2008 (Thu), 22:02
I think you are on the right track. A Humming Bird Moth I believe. Very cool insect. Great shots!
Keith Newton
9th of October 2008 (Thu), 22:02
Look at Clearwing Hummingbird Moth, and see if that fits.
Flashstan
9th of October 2008 (Thu), 22:09
I think you are on the right track. A Humming Bird Moth I believe. Very cool insect. Great shots!
That is what it looks like to me

Here is one in NC.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2690281880_275861e676_b.jpg
LordV
10th of October 2008 (Fri), 00:32
Wonderful shots- love these amazing moths :)
Brian V.
wabbit
10th of October 2008 (Fri), 11:53
Great shots.. I captured a few this summer. I thought it was a hummingbird at first.
andrikos
10th of October 2008 (Fri), 12:50
Hummingbird moths are awesome.

They have the coolest feeding habit:
The float on their wings just like hummingbirds, but unlike them, their proboscis is flexible so they can visit dozens of (tiny) flowers without even moving. Their proboscis visits flower after flower in a matter of seconds.

I just love watching them in my backyard.
Beautiful shots by the way!