Sunday, March 4, 2012
It's a bee, it's a hummingbird....no it's a moth!
We were out enjoying the lovely weather that Italy has been experiencing this week when we saw something strange. I swore it was a large bee. My husband swore it was a very small hummingbird. Upon returning home and researching the world's smallest hummingbird I found that they only live in Cuba. After a little more google time I found this:
It's a Hummingbird hawk moth. Apparently they are very common in Italy and they have come into Europe from Africa. Who knew? Anyone else seen one?
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At first glance it can look just like a hummingbird! Cool :)
ReplyDeleteWoah that's crazy!
ReplyDeleteHi! I just found your blog. I couldn't figure out what it was when I saw one in my yard a few days ago. Now I know. Weird!
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to find out what the amazing insect we saw this morning near Lake Garda was
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to find out what the amazing insect we saw this morning near Lake Garda was
ReplyDeleteJust saw one flying around my porch. It scared me because i thought it was one of those mean bees. But i live in Graham NC. So i guess they don't only live i Italy.
ReplyDeleteJust saw one flying around my porch. It scared me because i thought it was one of those mean bees. But i live in Graham NC. So i guess they don't only live i Italy.
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