Tuesday, August 24, 2010
The Poser
Looks like a bee, but isn't. I presume that this little impostor came to our butterfly bush to gather some nectar before finding a bee hive to destroy. You got watch out for wolves in sheep's clothing, even if you are a bee! Bee moth, bee hawk moth, greater wax moth, or honeycomb moth are common names for this insect pest of honeycombs.
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7 comments:
Awesome pictures. I have never heard of such a beast. Thanks for sharing.
Dan
I've never seen one of those. Very cool!
Wow. That is scarey. I want to ask, IS IT REAL? Obviously, it is. Is it native?
Good questions Swallowtail. I have been doing some internet searches and I can't find answers. Perhaps someone who reads this can help out?
That wouldn't be me. No help here.
Whatever they are, they sure are pretty. . . and odd!
Swallowtail, I was mistaken. It is a Snowberry Clearwing moth and not a killer of hives. Just lays its eggs on plants like the nice little hummingbird moth that it is. It looks a lot like the other one though and online I couldn't tell the difference. My bad.
what an amazing picture!!! What another neat creature GOD has created:) SO cool looking!!!
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