tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post9037966562757797462..comments2023-10-18T07:11:35.641-04:00Comments on ROBINS NESTING PLACE: Hummingbird Clearwing MothRobin's Nesting Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-89800623101446028262009-04-11T19:50:00.000-04:002009-04-11T19:50:00.000-04:00I see you're from Indiana. Have you read the moth ...I see you're from Indiana. Have you read the moth and nature classic "A girl of the Limberlost" by Gene Stratton-Porter? Set in Indiana and first published in 1909, the book is still in print. You can read it for free along with her other works on the internet. (Also of interest, "The song of the cardinal" by the same author.)Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850621734090583716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-15023499682495687822008-09-04T21:45:00.000-04:002008-09-04T21:45:00.000-04:00You have such beautiful pictures on your blog! Wha...You have such beautiful pictures on your blog! What kind of camera do you have?joyh82https://www.blogger.com/profile/17248621810305685309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-24297751907031169442008-09-04T13:04:00.000-04:002008-09-04T13:04:00.000-04:00Fantastic photos! I had never heard of a hummingbi...Fantastic photos! I had never heard of a hummingbird moth and figured it was because I am in the UK but I just googled it and apparently we have them over here to. I will be looking out for them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-80076463481504018232008-08-22T07:29:00.000-04:002008-08-22T07:29:00.000-04:00What outstanding photos of the Moth. I would love...What outstanding photos of the Moth. I would love to see one in our garden.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-69763017477529418262008-08-14T07:59:00.000-04:002008-08-14T07:59:00.000-04:00Thanks for the tip Robin, I will get some lantana ...Thanks for the tip Robin, I will get some lantana for the pots my garden next year to attract these moths. We have them here too although it's very rare to see them. I saw one in my garden last year and for a heart stopping moment I thought that a real hummingbird had come to visit me. Alas ..... but hey, those moths are pretty spectacular too. Great pics!Yolanda Elizabet Heuzenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506031220151023088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-75733172569721649042008-08-13T22:35:00.000-04:002008-08-13T22:35:00.000-04:00They're beautiful! The first few photos are fanta...They're beautiful! The first few photos are fantastic! Hi five! I know they are hard to photograph.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-79252487154189512892008-08-13T14:53:00.000-04:002008-08-13T14:53:00.000-04:00Those guys are so cool. The one I caught last yea...Those guys are so cool. The one I caught last year was only out in the late evening and I had to time the photo by staking out a flower it was going to next. Great pictures!ChrisNDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16197758051567332010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-26155656484602640072008-08-13T14:00:00.000-04:002008-08-13T14:00:00.000-04:00Fantastic pics of the hummingbird moth Robin! I a...Fantastic pics of the hummingbird moth Robin! I also enjoyed your visit to the fair! (can you tell I'm playing catch up on your blog??) You captured a lot of images that I remember so well from childhood too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-25901687446229193872008-08-12T18:18:00.000-04:002008-08-12T18:18:00.000-04:00Fabulous photos! Really spectacularly clear look ...Fabulous photos! Really spectacularly clear look at the clear wings! They love the monarda in my garden but it's good to know about Lantana...I'm going to get a few plants from the sale tables to place where the monarda has faded. I posted a video on one of these guys a few posts back.<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-78398403411602950382008-08-10T19:17:00.000-04:002008-08-10T19:17:00.000-04:00This is a Sphinx Moth. Some have stripes, and some...This is a Sphinx Moth. Some have stripes, and some don't. I have seen only one in my life, in the evening a few years ago at a friend's garden. On my blog under the nicotiana post, there a link to a video someone took, so you can see the moth in action.Swimrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02928919593044289369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-50818614163198727052008-08-10T16:46:00.000-04:002008-08-10T16:46:00.000-04:00Robin,They are so cool! The ones I see around here...Robin,<BR/>They are so cool! The ones I see around here only come out at dusk... and they seem to LOVE the pentas! I'm wondering if ours are the same as you've shown here. <BR/><BR/>You got some GREAT photos. VERY cute those little buzzing moths are!Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-86385077180893744962008-08-10T02:39:00.000-04:002008-08-10T02:39:00.000-04:00This is an insect that I've never seen before - I ...This is an insect that I've never seen before - I don't think they thrive in our clomate. Extraordinary pictures! You're a wizard with your camera! <BR/>/KatarinaKatarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622903367597082775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-9139717857780394062008-08-09T21:42:00.000-04:002008-08-09T21:42:00.000-04:00Robin, I love watching the hummingbird moth almost...Robin, I love watching the hummingbird moth almost as much as the hummingbird. I think they are less apt to be scared of us. What great pics!!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-5699457154825652512008-08-09T19:13:00.000-04:002008-08-09T19:13:00.000-04:00Once again I am in awe of your beautiful pictures!...Once again I am in awe of your beautiful pictures! I am not the biggest fan of lantana but your pictures make it look gorgeous! I haven't seen any Clearwings this year in my garden. They are so much fun to watch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-55580375581706983202008-08-09T08:16:00.000-04:002008-08-09T08:16:00.000-04:00Those are just the coolest things! Great capture ...Those are just the coolest things! Great capture Robin!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-49801019974266192642008-08-09T07:13:00.000-04:002008-08-09T07:13:00.000-04:00Awesome photos Robin! They move so quickly they a...Awesome photos Robin! They move so quickly they aren't easy to photograph! I've tried, but my shots always come out blurry.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-31761065974449487302008-08-08T22:30:00.000-04:002008-08-08T22:30:00.000-04:00Until I saw your photo and a photo on one other bl...Until I saw your photo and a photo on one other blog this week I never knew what these were. I'm so glad you posted your photos.Firefly Nightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775094871927451459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-63084317111295806172008-08-08T13:45:00.000-04:002008-08-08T13:45:00.000-04:00I LOVE these guys and get them on my lantana every...I LOVE these guys and get them on my lantana every summer as well. Last year a handsome couple actually coupled on my sidewalk for about half an hour. Guess they really liked each other. These are the coolest moths! GREAT shots of them - pretty lantana.The Giraffe Head Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163787271055203400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-37198913411018091642008-08-08T11:48:00.000-04:002008-08-08T11:48:00.000-04:00These moths are the closest thing I get to hummers...These moths are the closest thing I get to hummers. They are so neat, I can just sit & watch them til they fly away.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-4012273391636151662008-08-08T11:25:00.000-04:002008-08-08T11:25:00.000-04:00I love those moths. We have quite a few this year...I love those moths. We have quite a few this year. I need a macro lens. Yes, I do.~~DeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-38126499474707326372008-08-08T10:12:00.000-04:002008-08-08T10:12:00.000-04:00Wow, Robin - you got great photos of the moth. Th...Wow, Robin - you got great photos of the moth. They are so cool, aren't they? And your Lantana is beautiful - I love those delicate colors all mixed together like Mother Nature's pre-packaged bouquet!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08681758051433522246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-34891813050542477782008-08-08T08:29:00.000-04:002008-08-08T08:29:00.000-04:00I've been seeing them often lately, especially on ...I've been seeing them often lately, especially on the Monarda (bee balm). I got a few photos of one last week. It's hard, isn't it? They rarely stay still.<BR/>Robin, I've loved catching up and seeing your photos of all the creatures and flowers. I've had a hummer right in my face a couple of times this summer too :) They are such personable little birds. At the moment they like my flowers betterKerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-87174462383610392472008-08-08T08:10:00.000-04:002008-08-08T08:10:00.000-04:00Great photos! I haven't seen any this year, but I ...Great photos! I haven't seen any this year, but I have my hopes up. Thanks for sharing yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-78356978318543255942008-08-08T03:23:00.000-04:002008-08-08T03:23:00.000-04:00I thought my Clearwings weren't going to visit Our...I thought my Clearwings weren't going to visit Our Little Acre this year either. They seemed to show up later than last year, but thankfully, they came back in number!<BR/><BR/>Robin, your photos are stunning, as usual. Your favorite is my favorite, too! Love them all!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-85770287289986557392008-08-07T23:15:00.000-04:002008-08-07T23:15:00.000-04:00Okay, Robin, your photos are just too wonderful. ...Okay, Robin, your photos are just too wonderful. Do you get that close to the moth, or do you use the zoom. I can spend a lot of time following butterflies and such around my garden and can never get them to sit long enough. You are amazing!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170186776403419013noreply@blogger.com