Hummingbird Moth

A moth or a humming bird? We first saw these interesting creatures last August. We were walking and were amazed when we saw 5 of these creatures on one plant.

We saw this little guy last night in a weed on the lot next door. They are so fascinating! They fly just like a humming bird, and get nectar the same way a hummingbird does. Their wings even make a humming sound!

See him pulling nectar from the flower?

After searching online we came to the conclusion that this is actually a moth that mimicks a hummingbird. It is called a Hummingbird Moth. Don't tell the kids though. They are so excited to see hummingbirds this close up.