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:

  1. Dan and BettyAugust 24, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Awesome pictures. I have never heard of such a beast. Thanks for sharing.

    Dan

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  2. MikeyAugust 24, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    I've never seen one of those. Very cool!

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  3. Laura Paine CarrAugust 24, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Wow. That is scarey. I want to ask, IS IT REAL? Obviously, it is. Is it native?

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  4. TjandMarkAugust 24, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Good questions Swallowtail. I have been doing some internet searches and I can't find answers. Perhaps someone who reads this can help out?

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  5. The WadesAugust 25, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    That wouldn't be me. No help here.

    Whatever they are, they sure are pretty. . . and odd!

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  6. TjandMarkAugust 26, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    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.

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  7. ACountryCowgirlAugust 28, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    what an amazing picture!!! What another neat creature GOD has created:) SO cool looking!!!

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