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carrlk Ionia, MI Jun 15, 2009

This was a really odd looking creature. Took a picture to the county and they tentatively identified it - have you seen this before?

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Jun 15, 2009

This is indeed a hummingbird moth (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae): most likely Hemaris thysbe - see http://tinyurl.com/65fz46 for an image and more information.

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carrlk Ionia, MI Jun 30, 2009

Thank you so much for confirming - it was quite a surprise to find on my butterfly bushes! I hope to see them again soon - they hovered and sipped for quite some time.

Happy gardening!
Linda

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blondhavmofun Orlando, FL Jun 30, 2009

my husband woke me up at 11 the other night to tell me the humming bird was out come check it out, i laughed at him and told him it was this moth and he didnt believe me now that he sees a picture he believes it he is crazy

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