Hummingbird Hawk-moth in flight

[LazyFrog60]

The move like a hummingbird. They're easy to mistake for a hummingbird. The first time I saw one was in Turkey and I thought "A hummingbird, didn't know they had those here!" - but it turned out to be a hummingbird moth, as you can see on the photos of carlos58 they even drink the nectar in the same way.

 

[carlos58]

Thanks everyone for last comments

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

like hummingbird

 

[cjh57jr]

We had one of them this August, slightly different than your though, was an amazing little thing.

 

[TheFantasticG]

Great freakin' shots, Carlos. As with Kurt's work, I enjoy viewing your work as well.

 

[Buckster]

Must be related to this guy:

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/nature-wildlife/287612-snowberry-clearwing-moth.html