On Sunday we went to a park we haven't been to before. It is called Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington DC. 
Considering it was so hot yesterday, there were a lot of people walking around. I will post more from the garden later, but I wanted to share the first hummingbird moth I had seen in ages.
Considering it was so hot yesterday, there were a lot of people walking around. I will post more from the garden later, but I wanted to share the first hummingbird moth I had seen in ages.
We hadn't gone far before Gregg said he thought
he had sighted a hummingbird. It wasn't but it was a hummingbird moth. It would have been lovely to see the bird of course, but I was delighted with this little beauty.
I found a great website here, where you can read more information.
Our little friend is a Hummingbird Clearwing, Hemaris thysbe (Fabricius, 1775) in the family Sphingidae.
I will show you more photos of the garden very soon.
Oh my GOSH!! How on earth did you get such fabulous and clear photos? This is amazing to me. I have never seen or heard of him. He has stripes, fringe on his tail, green fur, and clear wings. We see quite a few hummingbird photos, but this is something much more rare and unusual. The last photo, it looks like he is hovering in the air completely still to pose for you!!! I am totally stunned.
ReplyDeleteI am very happy you enjoyed these Ginny. Thank you! I found myself holding my breath for a second or two while taking these, and was so delighted when they turned out well.
DeleteWow. And wow again. Looking forward to more from the garden.
ReplyDeleteThanks EC, I am in the middle of a post on the garden right now.
DeleteStunning photographs.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret.
DeleteWhat I know about nature could be written on the back of a postage stamp and I have never heard of a hummingbird moth. But what a beauty. And your photos are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHi Mike, thank you!
DeleteOh wow! I thought for a minute I was about to see a hummingbird but was astonished to read that it was a hummingbird moth. Isn't it pretty? You do have some great sightings where you live, Denise.
ReplyDeleteHi Valerie, I agree, it is very pretty.
Deleteamazing amazing amazing photos of this sweet little moth. love it
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra :)
DeleteThis would certainly make you take a second look.
ReplyDeleteThanks Red, and a third and a fourth :)
DeleteWow...you really captured some beautiful shots of this fun creature. I don't think I've ever seen one in person!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen, I'm happy you enjoyed them.
DeleteHello, Great captures of the Clearwing Moth. Have a happy day and week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen, you too.
DeleteWe were there last year and loved seeing the water lilies and lotus blooms. You were really able to capture that hummingbird moth beautifully. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteHow fun to know you were there Kay, and thank you.
Deleteseeing this clearwing moth brought back memories of our years in Virginia. We had butterfly bushes in the front yard and these were frequent visitors. I can remember my amazement at the first time I saw one. Thanks for the memory reminder, Denise.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting, the first time I ever saw one it was on a butterfly bush. I remember being amazed too. You are very welcome for the memory it evoked Dorothy. Happy traveling!
DeleteHi Denise,
ReplyDeleteNot a moth I have ever seen or heard of.
Wonderful set of images of this beautiful moth.
Do you get Hummingbirds in your area, I have read of people putting out feeders in Canada for them.
All the best, John
Hi John, glad you enjoyed him. We do get the occasional hummingbird but I have never put out feeders as I never know when their migration occurs. I should find out I know. All the best to you too my friend.
DeleteSplendid macro shots!
ReplyDeleteThank you William!
DeleteThat is a beautiful moth.
ReplyDeleteI thought so too :)
DeleteThose moths are just amazing! I've only seen them a couple of times and can see them better in your pictures than I ever could in person.
ReplyDeleteHi Sallie, they truly are. Camera's have a way of making you notice every detail don't they?
DeleteGreat shots! Awesome critter
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam :)
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