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pford1854 Somerset, KY (Zone 6b) May 26, 2008. As far as the Nessus Sphinx Moth, I've only seen it one time (the picture I shared with you already). However, all summer long last year, I had a very fun to watch moth, the Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris diffinis). Click the link below to see more pictures of this hummingbird moth.
Next spring, he'll return as a moth to pollinate your brugmansia, moonflowers, and other deep-throated blooms. The hornworm may be a vegetable garden foe, but the fascinating moth he'll become is definitely a garden friend. For more information, see this article on Hornworms and "Hummingbird" Moths, posted by the Colorado State University ...
Is it a hummingbird? Many gardeners jump to that conclusion when they first see a hummingbird moth. They share many characteristics and at first glance, these day-flying moths can be confusing. The Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris diffinis) is a member of the vast Sphingidae family which are also known as sphinx moths or hawk moths. These ...
Dittos the comment from Kentucky. Hemaris "clearwing" moths are in the same family with Manduca (tomato/tobacco hornworms), but a different genus. Size, shape, and color are different. Hemaris don't eat tomato plants. Manduca moths (sexta or quinquemaculata) are bigger, have drab wings that don't look clear, and don't buzz around flowers.
A Hummingbird Clearwing moth nectaring from Garden Phlox on August 8, 2006. This pic is a little fuzzy but I love that you can see the moth's front legs holding the flower as his proboscis goes inside.
Hi all, Just wanted to let you know a neighbor I see often walking her dog stopped me this morning while I was deadheading, she said she had seen a hummingbird moth in my garden on my lavender phlox. She was very excited by this, I have never seen or heard of one, so I googled it. Now I have something new to look for she said she had seen it ...
A Hummingbird Clearwing moth nectaring from Garden Phlox on August 8, 2006. by DiOhio Jan 21, 2007 10:27 PM This pic is a little fuzzy but I love that you can see the moth's front legs holding the flower as his proboscis goes inside.
Quote. joepyeweed Peoria, IL Sep 25, 2006. Not all hummingbird moths are tomato hornworms. And basically any nectar plants that are suggested for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds are going to attract hummingbird moths because they feed on nectar.
Beautiful Moth, only have seen about 5 total in the 1 1/2 years I've lived in the area, spectacular flying capabilities when compared to the humming bird, very hard to tell the differance. Have yet to see the catapillar or experience any damage from either the moth or the pillar
Tobacco hornworms are the larvae of the Sphinx moth (Hummingbird Moth). Tobacco hornworms are more common than tomato hornworms. The tobacco hornworm has seven diagonal white w/black/blue lines on his sides. Tail/horn arches downward. This horn is commonly but not always red.