I see these once in awhile, and when I do they are usually moving pretty briskly so it was difficult to get a decent pict. Anyone know what it is, and if so is it a good guy or not so good? I believe it is a good bug. Seems all it is around for is flower nectar. His size is a tad startling though.
Thanks for any insight anyone might be able to give me.
Sharon
Who usual habitat is the Cactus & Succulents forum
It's one of these clearwing moths, I'd guess it's a Snowberry Clearwing, Hemaris diffinis:
http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/adv_search.php?searcher%5Bcommon%5D=&searcher%5Bbugorder%5D=&searcher%5Bfamily%5D=&searcher%5Bgenus%5D=hemaris&searcher%5Bspecies%5D=&Search=Search
I never heard of them being a pest or anything like that.
THANK YOU, claypa! That is a WAY KEWL critter! I'm glad to know he/she is frequenting my flowers.
Sharon
They are also known as hummingbird moths...they are so pretty! :)
Yes, definitely a "good" guy! (:o)
I see them around my phlox in the evening. I've never seen one during the day.
Mike
check out this photo I took of one
http://www.flickr.com/photos/quiltdiva/2705180403/
and I found a link with info there too.
I have one here that visits my blue butterfly bush during the day, i heard they mainly come out at dusk. It this true? It's a beauty! Very nice photo.
Thanks. I see them more in the late afternoon but that may be because those are also when I have time to be outside. I am outside often until 10AM and don't see many then so that may be a correct observation. They flock to most of my flowers but seem to love the lantana best.
