Phlox and a hummingbird
A Hummingbird has discovered my phlox
Phlox is a Greek word that means flame.
Butterflies, bumblebees and hummingbirds all love Phlox.
They are a sweet smelling, old fashioned perennial and one of my favorite summer time flowers.
But not to be confused with Dr Phlox!
Great post! Is that the butterfly in picture one?
It looks like it has holes in the wings?
Comment by Jen — July 17, 2008 @ 11:14 am
It’s my hummingbird!
Comment by admin — July 17, 2008 @ 11:24 am
I just looked up hummingbirds with antenna….because that’s what it looks like. ?? never saw one of those before.
and found what you have…hummingbird moth..I learned something New Today Too!
Comment by Jen — July 17, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
It is a hummingbird moth. I used to watch them on my Grandmother’s butterfly bush when I was young. They mimic a hummingbird, and even hum! Cool picture. Thanks for bringing me back to my youth.
Comment by Margaret — July 17, 2008 @ 10:45 pm
shiny bee, too!
Comment by Ben — July 17, 2008 @ 10:55 pm
you’re right! I just went to hummingbirdmoth.com. And all this time I thought it was a real hummingbird.
Comment by admin — July 17, 2008 @ 11:13 pm