Hummingbird Hawk Moth (2 Viewers)

[Original PaulE]

We usually have a couple in our small garden every year, though I'd more or less given up hope, but one turned up this morning Hurrah, love to see them, definitely my favourite insect!! A few more equally as bad pics on the blog at the link!

Hummingbird Hawk Moth

Nice surprise in the Garden this morning, Hummingbird Hawk Moth buzzing around the Buddleia, we usually get a couple every year, but I'd ne...

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[aeshna5]

I've had about 5 records in my garden this year including one a couple of days ago. Similar number to last year, though then most records were October/November; the latter being unseasonably warm last year.

 

[Original PaulE]

I've had about 5 records in my garden this year including one a couple of days ago. Similar number to last year, though then most records were October/November; the latter being unseasonably warm last year.

That's interesting will keep me eyes open a bit longer this year then!

 

[DMW]

We usually have a couple in our small garden every year, though I'd more or less given up hope, but one turned up this morning Hurrah, love to see them, definitely my favourite insect!! A few more equally as bad pics on the blog at the link!

Hummingbird Hawk Moth

Nice surprise in the Garden this morning, Hummingbird Hawk Moth buzzing around the Buddleia, we usually get a couple every year, but I'd ne...

birdsandcake122.blogspot.com

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Lovely shot. Sadly my Buddleia finished flowering a couple of weeks ago, but I did have a HHM whizz through yesterday.

 

[IamFof]

When I lived in Malta (1940s & 50s), as a kid (Dad was in the RN), I often saw what I was told were HHM. Who was I to dispute, my "elders and betters"? If I had been told that they were Doodlebug Moths, I would have accepted that too.
I would love to see them again, but I've obviously never been looking at the right place, at the right time.

 

[Harrybongo]

We usually have a couple in our small garden every year, though I'd more or less given up hope, but one turned up this morning Hurrah, love to see them, definitely my favourite insect!! A few more equally as bad pics on the blog at the link!

Hummingbird Hawk Moth

Nice surprise in the Garden this morning, Hummingbird Hawk Moth buzzing around the Buddleia, we usually get a couple every year, but I'd ne...

birdsandcake122.blogspot.com

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Hi. Snap! Saw my first one yesterday, by chance, early evening, in Southampton..........facinating to Watch!