Feeding Hawkmoth (Macroglossum croaticum)

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:06 am

Macroglossum croaticum I supose, from my little isle.

Predominantly a diurnal insect, the Hummingbird Hawkmoth is quite unmistakable, darting from flower to flower, with an audible hum, and feeding as it hovers.
It usually visits nectar-rich flowers, such as Red Valerian, Honeysuckle, and Petunia, and may stay for a number of days in a well-stocked garden, patrolling regularly every few hours.
It is also known to "sunbathe", by hovering in front of sunny walls.
Photographs taken at June 21st 2006., about nine o'clock in the morning.

Camera model Olympus SP-320
Date/time 21.06.2006/09:11:41
Exposure time 1/640 s
F-number f/3.5
ISO 64
Focal length 8 mm

Camera model Olympus SP-320
Date/time 21.06.2006/09:15:19
Exposure time 1/640 s
F-number f/2.8
ISO 64
Focal length 8 mm

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:26 pm

Beautiful shots Nikola...good work on capturing these fast moving moths.

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 6:03 am

Thanks Doug!

Very fast moving creatures indeed. And they change moving directions quickly and unpredictably.
By the way, another name for this moth is Hemaris croatica.

Walter Piorkowski · Post by **Walter Piorkowski** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:26 am

Very nice images of a difficult subject. Your images are sharper than mine even at the wide openings of your lens. What kind of camera is this?

Walt

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:47 am

Walter Piorkowski wrote:Very nice images of a difficult subject. Your images are sharper than mine even at the wide openings of your lens. What kind of camera is this?

Walt

D'oh!

A trivial Olympus SP-320.

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:09 pm

The Valerian again!
Really nice shots Nikola,lucky to get these as they move so fast!

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:52 am

Cyclops wrote:The Valerian again!
Really nice shots Nikola,lucky to get these as they move so fast!

Yep. It is easier wait them enter the cadre. Following them is almost always late.

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:12 pm

MacroLuv wrote: Yep. It is easier wait them enter the cadre. Following them is almost always late.

What is 'cadre'?

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:19 am

Cyclops wrote:
MacroLuv wrote: Yep. It is easier wait them enter the cadre. Following them is almost always late.
What is 'cadre'?

Sorry, maybe not appropriate term, I ment framework or frame of the photograph.

My bad english!

Bruce Williams · Post by **Bruce Williams** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:34 am

Hi,

Stunning photos Nikola - I like pic 1 in particular with the moth's front feet just resting on the petal - sharp focus and a beautiful composition too!

In England we see a VERY similar moth Macroglossum stellatarum that we call the Hummingbird Hawk Moth. Your photo perfectly illustrates just why the genus Macroglossum deserves the common name "hummingbird".

Bruce

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:49 am

MacroLuv wrote:
Cyclops wrote:
MacroLuv wrote: Yep. It is easier wait them enter the cadre. Following them is almost always late.
What is 'cadre'?
Sorry, maybe not appropriate term, I ment framework or frame of the photograph. My bad english!

Oh I understand now, it is better to wait for them to enter the frame, yes!
Dont worry about your english its quite good!
If theres any help you need with it just let me know.

NitzanC · Post by **NitzanC** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:16 pm

Great shots. The point of view is much in the first photo.

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:17 pm

Bruce Williams wrote:Hi,

Stunning photos Nikola - I like pic 1 in particular with the moth's front feet just resting on the petal - sharp focus and a beautiful composition too!

In England we see a VERY similar moth Macroglossum stellatarum that we call the Hummingbird Hawk Moth. Your photo perfectly illustrates just why the genus Macroglossum deserves the common name "hummingbird".

Bruce

Thank you Bruce! As I see, you have a very similar camera model.

Is that Brunel adapter for micro purpose only?
By the way, I thought, at first, it was Macroglossum stellatarum but then found some differences.

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:40 pm

Cyclops wrote: Oh I understand now, it is better to wait for them to enter the frame, yes!
Dont worry about your english its quite good!
If theres any help you need with it just let me know.

Thank you for kindness.

I think it's time to go to classroom again or buy a good grammar book.

Any help is appreciated but we should not make the spam here.

Besides, as GreenLarry, have you any idea about this plant ID?