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Young hummingbird moth

Young hummingbird moth

This was a tiny tiny hummingbird moth - couldn't believe it was just sitting on the flower! They do not usually land or sit still. That's why I believ...
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This was a tiny tiny hummingbird moth - couldn't believe it was just sitting on the flower! They do not usually land or sit still. That's why I believe it was a baby moth.
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Aperture 559/100 ISO 200 Shutter 100/35000 Focal Length 20000/100

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Aug, 2016

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Nicely done!

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Thank you Brian!

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What a capture! I've never even seen one of these!

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Thanks Kay! They do not usually sit still like this! I was lucky. :-)

This past summer is the first time I've seen a Hummingbird moth, and was fortunate enough to get a few shots off. You did a great job with this one.

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Thank you! It is unusual for them to be sitting so still - first time I've caught one not fluttering about!

Beautiful capture

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Thank you!

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