They are about an inch and a half long and they feed on bee balm like crazy - by using thier tongue. They seem to travel in pairs. They are yellowish brown Thanks
2006-08-09 08:42:41 · 7 answers · asked by sue k 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Sounds like a "Hummingbird Moth". This is a true moth that travels by day. Smaller than a hummingbird but flies just as fast. They drink nectar on a variety of plants; I have them on Butterfly Bush, Crocosmia, Hosta, Garden Phlox, etc. They are somewhat brownish and maybe slightly fuzzy in appearance. I live in Michigan so would expect this was the same insect. Check out a photo at http://www.lookoutnow.com/animal/h_moth01.htm
2006-08-09 11:46:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a hummingbird moth. I live in Oklahoma and my mom gets them in her garden a lot. When I was little, I thought they were the coolest thing.
2006-08-09 12:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by heather_580 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not from Canada, I'm from Virigia USA but I work out side and I have seen the things ur are talking abuot but havent been able to figure out what they r
2006-08-09 08:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by radins06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not in Canada either -- I'm in WV, USA -- but I have seen what you're talking about. They're neat! I always wondered what they were. I'll keep watching this question...hopefully you'll get an actual answer to your question, unlike this one!
2006-08-09 08:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by Kari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in North Texas and have seen something like that too.I guess they get around!
2006-08-09 16:54:33 · answer #5 · answered by hipichick777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are located in northern Ontario close to wawa you can see them near forests here
2006-08-09 08:48:45 · answer #6 · answered by shaun j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could they be Luna moths?
2006-08-09 08:53:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋