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Is this a bee? Hummingbird Moth

 
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My mother discovered this bizarre little creature in her garden. I've never seen anything quite like it. Any idea what it might be(e)?
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My mother discovered this bizarre little creature in her garden
My mother discovered this bizarre little creature in her garden
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little creature
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Any idea what it might be
Any idea what it might be

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Well it looks most like a moth of some sort. Maybe this should be moved to the bugs forum?

Every day, every season there is change, something new to observe, and constant learning. Permaculture has the dimensions of a life-oriented chess game, involving the elements, energy, and the dimensions of both life-forms and building structures (also with political, social, financial, and global implications).

 
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Looks to be a Hummingbird Moth. Clear-ish wings, markings like a bee or wasp, hovers to drink nectar, and those little tufts at the end of it's abdomen.... pretty sure it is.

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Yep, a Hummingbird Moth.

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This is the adult form of the hornworm caterpillar. http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/hummingbird_moth.htm

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While hummingbird moths do come from hornworm-type caterpillars, the tomato hornworm pupates into a nocturnal moth, as far as I know. There are many beautiful hummingbird moths that are active during the day, and they aren't going to eat your tomatoes.

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They're beautiful creatures.

This one is a Hummingbird Hawk Moth who got his probiscus stuck in a Star Jasmine and I took advantage of his plight to make a little video. He escaped with no hard feelings.



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