Hummingbird Hawk-moth in flight

[carlos58]

hello everyone
Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)
Insects in flight Photo Gallery by carlogalliani at pbase.com

 

[Demers18]

That is one weird looking thing ( not sure wether it's a bug or a bird)

Really nice captures though!

 

[PixelRabbit]

Great captures, #2 is amazing!

I love these guys, found out this summer they are in our area but haven't seen one yet, fingers crossed for next year!

 

[Infinite_Day]

Great captures, #2 is amazing!

I love these guys, found out this summer they are in our area but haven't seen one yet, fingers crossed for next year!

You have to be attentive and quick. They're actually pretty easy to mistake for a hummingbird. Wonderful shots, Carlos.

 

[AlexanderB]

Till today didn't know creatures like these existed!

 

[ChaseH]

Awesome, great capture of the beast with the flower.

 

[carlos58]

thanks everyone for comments

 

[jfrabat]

How the heck did you get them so in focus??? I tried shooting humming birds the other day, and could not get a single usable shot!

 

[PlanetStarbucks]

I have never seen such a thing. Thank you for posting this. Superb capture.

 

[ColorExperts]

Beautiful capture #2 is amazing shot. Thanks a lot for sharing !!

 

[carlos58]

thank you very much

 

[cannpope]

Great, great set! You are able to give those of us who are not able to get shots like this an opportunity to see all kinds of creatures we normally wouldn't get to see and so close up too Thank you!

 

[carlos58]

Thank you very much Carol

 

[LazyFrog60]

Great Shots!! I know these guys are hard to get in focus - they are pretty quick!!

 

[greybeard]

Never seen one until today. Do they move like a hummingbird or like a moth?