This is a Heliotrope Moth or Utetheisa pulchelloides. The photo was taken today with the Macro and Canon EOS 550D……..spotted when checking for other interesting bugs……..sharing the nectar on a Sedum flower with the bees. It was only about 10mm long. My daughter said it looks like a giant standing on a million tulips!
and a honey bee.
I do love my bugs………..
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Lovely shots Sue, what a gorgeous little thing he is..
Lizzie
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It’s neat to see the proboscis both furled and unfurled. Beautiful photos!
(: Melissa