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Sunday, October 14, 2007

White-lined Spinx Moth




Though this isn't a bird, it is a gorgeous flying critter is sometimes mistaken for a hummingbird though it is actually a moth--a White-lined Spinx Moth. Ajavascript:void(0)
Publish Posts can be seen by the top pic, these are very attractive and colorful moths. These moths are omnivorous that uses weeds as well as beneficial plants for hosts.

You can see it's proboscis in the bottom two pics as it sips nectar from the flowers. More tomorrow. SeEtta

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