I find them every year on the butterfly bushes and Verbena bonariensis. I
was walking out of Franklin Park Conservatory  years ago and saw my first
Clear wing moth on a beautiful plant. I ran in & got someone to id the plant
which is the verbena above. These moths are very, very tolerant if  you try
to photograph them up close.Enjoy!

                                                Manon VanSchoyck
                                                www.ohionature.org


-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Linda
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 9:41 PM
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Subject: Re: [Ohio-birds] Hummingbird Moth

This is the first time I've posted. Hopefully I'm doing it correctly.

I have had numerous hummingbirds moths around since I developed my bird and
butterfly garden a few years ago.  They seem to especially like bee balm and
butterfly bushes. These interesting insects hover just like hummingbirds.

Linda
Westerville, Ohio
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