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Hummingbird Clearwing (Hemaris thysbe) Nectaring on Tall Thistle (Cirsium altissimum) at a dense mixed forest edge. <br /> <br /> I was SOOO excited to see this species for the first time, however, I was crushed when my flash decided to act up on me during this opportunity!! UGHHH! Photo opportunity FAIL! Geotagged,Hemaris thysbe,Hummingbird Clearwing,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Hummingbird Clearwing (Hemaris thysbe)

Nectaring on Tall Thistle (Cirsium altissimum) at a dense mixed forest edge.

I was SOOO excited to see this species for the first time, however, I was crushed when my flash decided to act up on me during this opportunity!! UGHHH! Photo opportunity FAIL!

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    For what it's worth, it still turned out pretty great! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Awww, thanks. That really cheers me up, Ferdy! Posted 6 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Congrats! And, I agree with Ferdy - this is a good shot! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      T_T <3 You guys are too nice! Posted 6 years ago

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The Hummingbird Clearwing

''Hemaris thysbe'', commonly known as the Hummingbird Clearwing, is a moth of the Sphingidae family.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Sep 19, 2019. Captured Sep 19, 2019 14:16 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/32.0
  • 1/32s
  • ISO320
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.