Look-Alikes
Posted by Bob Chase on April 2, 2006
Q: Insect that flies and looks similar to the hummingbird. We saw this hummingbird like critter visiting the creeping flox in our garden.
Habitat: suburban/yard
State: South Carolina
Habitat: suburban/yard
A: You saw a real look-alike. The insect you saw was the Clear-winged Sphinx or Hummingbird Moth. These moths are really similar to hummingbirds and fly from area to area feeding on nectar. I'm sure many people have seen these moths and never realized that they were watching an insect rather than a bird. Thanks for your question.
John Wiessinger ( April 2, 2006)
Filed under: Creepy-Crawlies