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Hemaris fuciformis
Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-moth (Hemaris fuciformis), Hummelschwärmer, Emmenmatt, Emmental, Switzerland
Interesting fact: The wings were not always clear and transparent! The wings were covered with scales which were lost during the first strokes of wings. However this is a normal habit! I am not yet happy with these shots. This little hummy was even for me as a quick shooter too nervous... OK, I am happy...;-) Just for statistics: I shot 324 pics of this wonderful hummy, About 12 were acceptable, the others were just unsharp, no more hummy on the flower, to strong light (1 pm) ...
Spotted on Jul 25, 2010
Submitted on Jul 25, 2012
33 Comments (1–25)
Thanks, folks! Yes, indeed these are very tricky to catch! These were 2 out of 324 shots ;-).
Awesome! I tried to take a picture once and couldn't even do it while it was on a plant! GREAT!
Very looks like a hummingbird
beautiful spotting!
Simply superb bayucca... and thanks for all your help with my butterflies and moths!
Simply superb second picture! I think it should be the first you see!
Love!
An amazing capture of a spectacular looking moth!
Oh, fantastic shot!
Awesome!
Wonderful!
superb
Beautiful:)
sometimes ;-)...
Thanks for the compliments, shekainah!
You're always amazing.
Beautiful
Beautiful..........
spectacular detail!!
wonderful snap!
loved 1st one
Thanks a lot, Shishir!
Awesome capture :)
I am becoming more and more amazed by moths. Great shot!!!
Thanks Willie and nexttogone!
wonderful captures Bayucca
Amazing catch and great pics! Thanks again for all of your help today. ")