Tuesday, May 22, 2012

What IS this?

I have been given another wonderful opportunity to show my ignorance and I'm just going to cut to the chase.

What is this thing?

With a little google research, it looks most like a Hawkmoth, or Hummingmoth.  However, all-knowing Wikipedia says they don't live in America.  There was another breed that apparently lives in the US, but didn't look like the little guy we saw.

So, if you've seen this kind of fella' around, I'd like to know what it is.  Other than awesome.  
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5 comments:

  1. M.S.MostMay 22, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    We've always just called them hummingbird moths.

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  2. Bob JosjorMay 23, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    White lined sphinx hummingbird moth. Pretty cool creatures to have around. Here's the wiki link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-lined_Sphinx

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  3. KristinMay 23, 2012 at 5:44 AM

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  4. KristinMay 23, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Thanks, gentlemen.

    Micah- I opened your invitation on my phone and have not been able to read your blog since :( would you mind re-inviting me? I'd love to keep reading, you are a great writer!

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  5. M.S.MostMay 24, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    No problem!

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