Ah yes, Macroglossum stellatarum L., I do not know it well. This is a Eurasian species only reported in the New World from Alaska in the west, and Greenland in the East.
Hummingbird Hawk Moths *are* the best insects ever. First time I saw one I thought it was a hummingbird, then remembered I was in Uzbekistan and decided it must be a fairy.
The larva of Hawk moths are the Horn worms like you might find on tomatoes, or pentas or many other plants. The larva look alarming, with a big stinger-like thing, but its all show, they are harmless.
Is this what I sphinx it is?
I hate you, Stanton.
These winged shrimps have a tendency of appearing at the most inconvenient moments.
Awesome! It's like Monday Metazoan and Botanical Wednesday all rolled into one!
(Or does it need to have genitalia pareidolia to count for Botanical Wednesday?)
Aw I have a soft spot for these little creatures because of my favorite biology story, Darwin's predicted moth
I just have to link to this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffreyww/4599320303/
After the bat fellatio thread I'm not sure I'm up for a discussion of critters doing things with their tongues.
If it had lips it'd be a great kisser, but you'd have to do it round a corner...
Ah yes, Macroglossum stellatarum L., I do not know it well. This is a Eurasian species only reported in the New World from Alaska in the west, and Greenland in the East.
so for you, a good kiss involves a tongue down your throat? strange. but the term deep throat gets a whole new meaning.
Well, leaving private life aside, consider the other benefits. It'd be easy as pie to steal someone's ice cream.
It's a Hummingbird Hawk Moth. I haven't seen one yet this year - it's unseasonably cold. They are said to prefer blue flowers.
Or to nail the thief to the ceiling by her\his tongue.
The Hummingbird Hawk Moth is ny favourite insect! I occasionally get them in my garden - they always go for the pink flowers of Abelia grandiflora.
Hummingbird Hawk Moths *are* the best insects ever. First time I saw one I thought it was a hummingbird, then remembered I was in Uzbekistan and decided it must be a fairy.
Awesome!
I just learned a new word: mottephobia. Cause I just looked it up, cause that's what I got.
I'm gonna go take a shower now, and try to get the icky out.
http://sclipo.com/videos/view/they-might-be-giants-wake-up-it-s-they-mi… starts at 3:00
The larva of Hawk moths are the Horn worms like you might find on tomatoes, or pentas or many other plants. The larva look alarming, with a big stinger-like thing, but its all show, they are harmless.