This is a better picture of a Snowberry Clearwing than my previous attempt, enjoying the wild sweet pea flowers.
And here is a Hummingbird Clearwing, Hemaris thysbe on my sister's Purple Verbena:
"The Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is very small, reaching a total length of no more than 25 mm."
These are Horace's Duskywings. (Unless they're some other kind of Duskywing!)
These last two are good examples of brush-footed butterflies (KCS has a nice explanation at this post). Here's a Common Wood-Nymph, Cercyonis pegala:
Last but not least, a Pearl Crescent, Phyciodes tharos:
Mouse over pics for captions, and click them for larger versions (especially if you want to see those brush feet!).
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31 comments:
Oh wow, cool shots of both the Clearwings and the Amberwing. The butterflies are all beautiful. Lovely post. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post today. Have a happy weekend!
Lovely selection of critters today. Have a lovely weekend
a wonderful selection of winged beauties!
Oh my goodness,fantastic images of winged beauties !!!
Have a happy weekend !
Nice collection!
Thanks for coming by too.
That was a great bit about the brush-footed butterflies.
I love the clearwings, it looks like they are using Batesian mimicry to resemble bees.
Never knew of clear wings.
Some mighty fine critters you got there!
ALOHA
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I really need to keep my eye out for more butterflies here. So far I have only seen the swallowtail butterfly. I can't believe all of the little butterflies you have around here. That is very special,
Hello, OMG!!! What Amazing photographs of 'Clearwings an Amberwing'☆☆☆ I've never seen hummingbird, your beautiful pictures really made me feel wish to see one♪
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Beautiful butterflies! Ours are a bit sparse here!
I really enjoyed your butterfly photos, I don't get to see Hummingbird Clearwings here, I was fascinated by them as a child. I love skippers like the Duskywing, the ones here are more friendly than other butterflies. It seems the moths dominate here on the west coast, there are many gorgeous Tiger moths here that I occasionally get to see. I don't think any of yours live out here.
the hummingbird month is a REAL TREAT....i have only seen one once!!!!
Very pretty flowers.
Wonderful series of nature photos ~ love the hummingbird!
Happy Week to you,
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Each one of those insects is quite beautiful and striking. i really must try harder to appreciate and learn about our bugs and insects. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us dummies.
Love all the insect photos, especially the hummingbird moth!
Oh what great shots. I really enjoyed seeing them. I took pics of a butterfly garden on Thursday. I hope to share this week. Thanks for stopping and seeing the 'sweet dogs'! Have a great week.
Very pretty creatures and great images.
Remarkable stuff! Really.
Admire your shots. Love them all.
Thanks for dropping by :)
Gorgeous butterflies! They're always a joy to see. Have a great week!
Oh, pretty collection, love them.
Excellent captures!
Nice shots of the insects in action! Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)
I thought I left a comment here. Guess not. Well now this one! :)
Nice collection of butterflies too.
I love the hummingbird clearwing. I have seen a similar one once.
I see you found a new meme, had t ocheck it out :)
Such a wonderful season!!!!!
Nice shots of our fluttery friends.
Love the butterflies and the hummingbird clearwing! Nice selection of shots!
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