hakunamatata Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 One for ppChris I think. Firstly thank you for repairing the image link on my Poppy post. Here goes with my moth pic [IMG]http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m226/mjl7743/NAMETHISMOTH.jpg[/IMG]I notice once again it aint working could you please PM me or something and tell me where I am going wrong or is it a prob like the email notification? I have done pics before so I dont understand the problem.[I] your link did not work because you missed the first [ when you pasted the [IMG] code. Link now repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baypond Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Hummingbird moth I think... pop hummingbird moth in to google images.You might have recognised it more if you had seen it flying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 http://www.lepinet.fr/especes/nation/lep/?e=p&id=38090Striped hawk moth I think, bit rare in France.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baypond Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 not so sure, Margaret's moth has red on the wingspink and striped hummingbird mothapparently humingbird moths are actually humming bird hawk moths, so all same family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baypond Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Oh dear I'm wrong, not that it should be a surprise coming up against Chris!Striped Hawk-mothlook down the page, there is a stunning picture of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakunamatata Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 I think Pink & Striped is correct, sorry ppC! We know the common Hummingbird Moth we get lots of those. This one gets its "nose" stuck down my evening primroses and I have to "save" them on a nightly basis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I'm going to give you a chance to do your research and I'd like the Latin and it's range. What has been linked to is a USA blog.What I have linked to is a hawk moth.Edit. Here is another link. http://www.orchidee-poitou-charentes.org/article1099.html Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I'll bang this up to the top again for some responses.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baypond Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 The Striped Hawk-moth (Hyles livornica) is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in Africa, Southern Europe and Central and East Asia and especially from the USA where it is often called the pink and stripped hummingbird hawk moth. When migrating from the USA, it hitches a ride on the back of flamingos, and jumps from the flamingo's backs as the flamingos pass over Bordeaux on their way to the Carmargue. The wingspan is 60-80 mm. The moth flies from February to October depending on the location.The larvae feed on Galium, Gossypium and Rumex.[:P][:D][:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 [:D][;-)]It was Margaret's attention that I was trying to get, nice bit of pick and mix all the same.It is, as you clearly are aware, a Striped Hawk-moth (Hyles livornica). Still the flamingo bit was good, must get to see them one day when they pass over Bordeaux.[blink]Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakunamatata Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hope I havent got any Galium, Gossypium and Rumex in my wardrobe if I have I can say goodbye to my silks and minks!!!!Very interesting information thank you everybody, and ppChris, you always have my attention - I am your biggest fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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