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Hummingbird hawk moth


Hummingbird hawk moth
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Copyright: Paulo Lahr (pflahr) Silver Note Writer [C: 3 W: 0 N: 33] (510)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2014-12-25
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 70D, Canon EF 400mm f5,6 L USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/2000 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2014-12-25 19:39
Viewed: 1382
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Known as Mariposa-hummingbird (Macroglossum stellatarum), these insects are given this name by the unusual feature of resemblance to hummingbirds. Besides looks, the animals are called so feeding on nectar from flowers just like a hummingbird.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2014-12-26 13:55]

Hi Paulo.I been in Brazil me too in this month but i haven't seen the hummingbirds.Your post is a great capture,not easy to take this specie very nervous and always in mouvement,an excellent shot made with fine details and correct exposure,i like it! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

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