Hawk moth with fingers?

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 1:36 am

Agrius convolvuli holding itself on flower bud.

It looks like there are three more short fingers on the same leg.

Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Date/time original 30.07.2007 19:46:49
Shutter speed value 1/200 s
Aperture value f/2.8
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:47 am

There is a lot to be said for "tailhooks" or those similar too.

Bruce Williams · Post by **Bruce Williams** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 6:41 am

Interesting pics Nikola - and what about the length of that tongue eh!

Bruce

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:11 am

I think you captured some very interesting behavior Nikola and a different species than the olive one. Great photos

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 2:10 pm

Thanks guys.
Yep, up to 130 mm long tongue!
A very common species on my isle, As nocturnal moths they fit very well with this kind of flowers which stays opened only during the night and early morning and late afternoon.