Hummingbird moth

[Malkavian]

Found in my parents yard, foothills of North Carolina. I believe i'm correct in saying this is Hemaris thysbe, yes? Feeding on Viburnum lantana ("Lantanas" to most gardeners)

 

[thedreadedone]

we get humingbird hawkmoths here in Jersey (UK) - they love to feed on verbena bonariensis in my garden

 

[xBurntBytheSunx]

that is truly bizarre

 

[pategirl]

We have those here too...they love the butterfly bushes that my mother planted near the house.

 

[Tim R.]

Yep, I've seen them here too. The first time I saw one I couldn't tell if it was a bee or a humming bird, now I know...thanks

 

[Malkavian]

My parents actually didn't believe me when i said it was a moth not a real hummingbird

 

[Scorpiove]

Do they even move like humming birds? Do they have the precision? Awesome looking creatures, and great pics.