I saw several of these hummingbird moths (Snowberry Clearwing, Hemaris diffinis), but it was very difficult to get a picture. They never hold still! You can see the right wing and side of this one (best to open it in a new window and click the '+' symbol.)
Mrs. Cardinal was too far away for my 5X optical zoom to get great pixels, but she's so perky I'm putting her up:
Mouse over pics for captions, and click them for larger versions.
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Adorei o Mr Cardinal! Lindo fim de semana,abraços,chica
I like the Skippers and the Clearwing. And the Cardinal is pretty. Great post and photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!
What a precious photo of her, even at a distance, she is certainly attentive to something going on. Lovely captures for critters, except, did I hear a bark, bark...BARK! Yes, I think I did...!
Very colorful moths on the flower.
i love the skippers! such neat butterflies. the clearwings are awesome, too!
Beautiful pictures of the Butterflies and the Cardinal.
Perfect photographed, my compliments.
I wish you a very nice weekend.
Best regards, Irma
Very nice Fiery Skipper - a lovely name too. Yes, the hummingbird hawk moths never stay still enough for me either.
By the way, I'm thinking the Almohad invaders took the hedgehogs along for food!
Lovely post. I'm hoping to get some Skippers in my garden soon, if the dandelions outwit the lawnmower!
Love the Skipper and Clearwing as well as the female Cardinal. Have a wonderful weekend.
The skippers are very pretty! Have a happy weekend.
What beautiful colors on the Skipper! WOW! Enjoy your weekend! Hugs, Diane
Thanks, everybody!
I saw a Luna Moth tonight!
Did not get pics, but I was thinking about them. I'm in W.V. right now, here are my pics of an Imperial Moth from here back in 2012 (bottom 3 pics).
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Hi, Dear friend; Both Skippers and the Clearwing are new to me♪♪♪ Your Mrs. Cardinal looks like having sweet "noticing you" eye. Wish I can see more varieties of critters in my area -;)
Sincerely from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
I love skippers with their big eyes, they seem friendlier and more approachable than most butterflies.
I could never get a photo of a moth or butterfly...they never keep still.
That is one fuzzy butterfly! I love Mrs Cardinal's punkish crest.
Love the skipper and the MaMa Cardinal.
Pretty bird and butterfly.
You surely miss Max often. Thanks for dropping by.
I havn´t seen any Skippers yet. It´s been quite chilly where I live :( Nice shots.
Lovely!
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ALOHA from Honolulu,
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The fiery slipper is new to me. Very pretty.
i love those little skippers!! great shots...even of the Clearwing! beautiful!!
(oh, and BTW...yes, the Luna is another incredibly awesome moth!!) :)
They are so cute!!!!
Good stuff
You did very well to capture that hummingbird moth! Beautiful butterfly and flowers too.
So pretty!
Superb captures and wonderful close-up detail on the fiery skippers. Beautiful Cardinal!
How lovely! I especially love the way the skipper looks against that white flower. And the bird is beautiful as well!
Great pictures of the butterflies - that clearwing is a wonderful looking insect.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
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