rss BIG AS A HUMMING BIRD.
I TOOK THIS PICTURE OUTSIDE OF CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL IN LAS VEGAS,NV WHILE SITTIN ON A BENCH WAITN FOR MY CAR I THOUGHT IT WAS A HUMMING BIRD BUT IT WAS NIGHT TIME I LATER NOTICED THAT IT WAS A (BUG)INSECT…WHAT IS IT?
HENRY ANDERSON.JR
Hi Henry,
Your moth is a White-Lined Sphinx, Hyles lineata, and it is often confused for a hummingbird. The Caterpillars can be quite numerous at times, are edible, and are a frequent identification request for our site.
Flash affected Sphinx
Hi Guys,
This moth flew in amongst some foliage and it was so dark I had to use the flash. The moth I think is a sphinx moth, macroglossum joannisi. The non flash colour was a steely grey with dark charcoal markings. Imagine my surprise when I downloaded the pic to find the flash had turned it into a rainbow of colour. Don’t know if it is possible to confirm the ID given its colour change. Taken January 2008 in Brisbane. regards,
Trevor Jinks
Hi Trevor,
We are going to agree that this is Macroglossum joannisi until someone proves otherwise.
Pink-Spotted Hawkmoth in Kea’au on Big Island of Hawai’i
Hi,
I have pics I just took of a moth here in Hawaii. I didn’t know much about moths but now after researching them I like all the different types of these hawkmoths. I see them about 2-3 times a week, but never close enough to take a picture, until tonight. Enclosed are some pictures I just took tonight (12/24/07 at 8 PM) of a Pink-Spotted Hawkmoth (Agrius cingulata). The pictures were taken just outside (and inside) my jungle cabin in Orchidland (near Kea’au) in the Puna district of the Big Island of Hawai’i. Very strong flyer with wing speed that was a blur to the naked eye, and it hummed like a hummingbird. Seemed to like me and followed me inside the house and back outside. I was just researching this cool insect and thought you might want to use the pics. Love your website.
Frank K. Ward
Kea’au, Hawai’i
Hi Frank
Thanks for sending your lovely image of a Pink Spotted Hawkmoth to our site.
Sphinx Moths?
We found these two on our garage in San Pablo CA. My guess was either some species of Sphinx moth or Hawk moth. What do you guys think?
(12/22/2007) What species is this?
We found this Caterpillar in Our driveway. We live in San Pablo California which is part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Can You tell me what species it is?
Your mating adult moths and the caterpillar are the same species, Cerisy’s Sphinx, Smerinthus cerisyi, which is pictured on Bill Oehlke’s excellent website.
Sphinx Moths?
We found these two on our garage in San Pablo CA. My guess was either some species of Sphinx moth or Hawk moth. What do you guys think?
(12/22/2007) What species is this?
We found this Caterpillar in Our driveway. We live in San Pablo California which is part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Can You tell me what species it is?
Your mating adult moths and the caterpillar are the same species, Cerisy’s Sphinx, Smerinthus cerisyi, which is pictured on Bill Oehlke’s excellent website.
Sphinx Moths?
We found these two on our garage in San Pablo CA. My guess was either some species of Sphinx moth or Hawk moth. What do you guys think?
(12/22/2007) What species is this?
We found this Caterpillar in Our driveway. We live in San Pablo California which is part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Can You tell me what species it is?
Your mating adult moths and the caterpillar are the same species, Cerisy’s Sphinx, Smerinthus cerisyi, which is pictured on Bill Oehlke’s excellent website.
some moth thing
This thing landed outside of my sisters door and took a nap for about 3 or 4 hours and then went away. We are just curious what it is. Thanks,
Michelle
Hi Michelle,
This is a Gaudy Sphinx. Most of our reports come from Florida. If your sister lives in Ontario, this is a significant sighting, but sadly, we have no idea where your sister lives.
Just wish to share some photos
Love your site! I have been here regularly. This is my first email though. I am a biologist, a science teacher, and an amateur photographer, and I would like to share some of my photos with you. The photos were taken in the goldcountry/foothills of California. Mostly oak woodlands and chapparal. I don’t know the species in the photos but do know one is a mantid and the other is a moth. Thank you again for such a wonderful site. Sincerely,
Wildlifeguy
Hi Wildlifeguy,
We are especially interested in your photo of the lovely Pacific Green Sphinx, Arctonotus lucidus. It is also known as the Bear Sphinx and you can read more on Bill Oehlke’s excellent website.
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