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puckluck2 · 08-21-2012, 09:11 PM

It looks like a butterfly and a wasp had sex and created the ugliest wasp like creature known to man.

Anyone know what this thing is? Took this video about half an hour ago in my front yard.

Edit: switch the settings to 1080p HD for a clearer view.

Ashasx · 08-21-2012, 09:13 PM

It looks like a hummingbird moth to me.

http://visitwimberley.com/critters/h...birdMoth.shtml

Very rare to find in Calgary.

To Be Quite Honest · 08-21-2012, 09:18 PM

Neat bird!

What was that language in the background?

Azure · 08-21-2012, 09:21 PM

Did you have to start a new thread for this?

Ashasx · 08-21-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Azure

Did you have to start a new thread for this?

I thought it was a pretty cool thread. I don't think many people even know such a thing exists.

Paladium · 08-21-2012, 09:26 PM

[QUOTE=Ashasx;3836057]It looks like a hummingbird moth to me.

You obviously read too much - kudos to you. Everyday you learn something new thanks to CP Forums

PowerPlayoffs06 · 08-21-2012, 09:51 PM

That's pretty cool. I thought it was a hummingbird that looks like a moth but I guess it's the other way around.

Flames_Gimp · 08-21-2012, 10:01 PM

another iphone user using the camera in the wrong orientation. RGMG!

Northendzone · 08-21-2012, 10:09 PM

Are you going to kill it with fire?

puckluck2 · 08-21-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Northendzone

Are you going to kill it with fire?

It crossed my mind, but I'm too much of a puss to kill anything, including ugly insects.

Ashasx · 08-21-2012, 10:19 PM

They are probably the least intimidating insects/bugs out there. Certainly much more appealing than spiders.

And, if you care about it, they are quite good for your garden.

Azure · 08-21-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashasx

I thought it was a pretty cool thread. I don't think many people even know such a thing exists.

We have a thread for 'pretty cool' things. Just saying.

jayswin · 08-21-2012, 11:38 PM

Wow, neat find. I also had no idea such a thing existed.

Delthefunky · 08-21-2012, 11:58 PM

Awesome! I thought for sure it was a hummingbird, what a cool creature.

Vulcan · 08-22-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Azure

We have a thread for 'pretty cool' things. Just saying.

You're to young to be yelling, ''Get off of my lawn".

redforever · 08-22-2012, 12:15 AM

I have had hummingbird moths here a couple of times as well, at this time of year, and they are on the same flowers as they were on mine, petunias. When they have been at my place, they seem to be noticed around dusk...I would guess because they are a moth.

They are pretty rare around Calgary and pretty well harmless as well. I could stand right beside them and they were not intimidated at all.

sun · 08-22-2012, 12:40 AM

Looks like the camera-man got spooked there at the end.

puckluck2 · 08-22-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sun

Looks like the camera-man got spooked there at the end.

I was hoping no one would notice..

Sneaky ####### was coming in for the kill shot.

saskflames69 · 08-22-2012, 01:28 AM

It must be a Screamapillar.

missdpuck · 08-22-2012, 03:45 AM

They are common around here,and are responsible for a lot "false hummingbird" sightings!

Not to be confused with the hummingbird hawk-moth,of course

That's an Old World species.

Unfortunately, we don't see that many hummingbirds here. I envy the folks further north who post pics of 20 odd hummingbirds of different species hovering around their feeders.

If you like birds and butterflies and are coming to South Florida, http://butterflyworld.com is a must. They've got quite a collection of hummingbirds in lovely enclosed aviaries that you walk through. It's fun to see them buzz around. And of course butterflies and moths...