Hummingbird moth wings beat over 30 beats a second. My camera couldn't keep up. |
To get this pic I hung out at this butterfly bush for awhile before the moth arrived, but while I waited, two monarch butterflies swept in for a few sups.
Missing theses beauties; they provided inspiration for this early coloured pencil drawing. on the needles... With snow on the ground and roofs for the second time, (it might stay this time) I decided to knit something warm: a cowl from alpaca and I have added mohair for extra warmth. Since alpaca stretches a lot, I'm hoping the mohair will help it retain it's shape. Recently, while I was reading, I discovered that mohair is the warmest fiber. Who knew? |
Enjoy the week...
2 comments:
Lovely post! If I had ever heard of a hummingbird moth, I did not remember. I had to google it. Now I know that I have probably seen one at some time or another. Thanks!
About 15 years ago, I saw my first hummingbird moth. I was fascinated, surprised, and beyond curious. It was a dull, grey blackish looking creature. After searching the internet..which wasn't what it is today, I finally found out that it was a hummingbird moth. Since that time, I've seen another of the grey variety, and the two beauties this summer.
You can be sure, if all goes well, next summer I will be lurking about butterfly bushes and the flowering areas hoping for another chance encounter.
Thank you, Carolyn. I hope you see many more of these wee creatures!
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