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Jun 05, 2009 19:51 |  #1

Does anyone know what this creature is? I find it buzzing around my lilac bushes. Thanks in advance!


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Jun 05, 2009 19:58 |  #2

The only thing I can add is that it is a Moth! Sorry I can't be of help with identifying this moth.


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Jun 05, 2009 20:01 |  #3

Looks like a hummingbird moth
http://www.birds-n-garden.com/hummingbird​_moths.html (external link)


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Jun 05, 2009 20:09 |  #4

That is fantastic!


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Jun 05, 2009 20:19 |  #5

Thank you. I used your link to match it up here: http://www.silkmoths.b​izland.com/hthysbe.htm (external link)

Apparently it is a Hummingbird Clearwing Moth.


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Jun 05, 2009 21:32 |  #6

Yes, thats exactly what it is. We have them around here :-)

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Jun 05, 2009 21:49 |  #7

I have never seen one, great shot.


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Jun 06, 2009 03:32 |  #8

Far out, it's got transperent wings!




  
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