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Hemaris fuciformis
Moth with 40-45 mm wingspan. Body ocher color with a dark red abdominal band. Last part of the abdomen extended with bird-tail like shape, fluffy wit black and cream. The wings are transparent with red in the borders.
Woodlands and grasslands. Seen in Oud Heverlee, Belgium attracted by a
Spotted on Aug 4, 2013
Submitted on Aug 18, 2013
14 Comments
oops, duplicated comment. i'll delete one...
great spotting marta!
p.s. we're on a favoriting race/battle :)
Yes, haha! I always pick a few "favorites of the day" for my own collection :-)
Belated thanks, Pieter! perhaps this next summer will be your chance. Look for them in the "vlinderbomen" :-)
Yeah really cool! I have never seen them here, hope I get the chance too:)
Many thanks, Pieter! I was happy to see these in Belgium this year :-)
Really nice!
Thanks for your nice comment, Ivan! :-)
Beautiful
Thanks, Mona!
Beautiful !!!
Thanks! I was very happy to spot a hawk moth. Is my first time to see them in direct :-)
Beautiful!
VERY COOL !!! :)