White-lined sphinx moth, Hyles lineata, feeds on Bee Balm, Monarda didyma, after dark. Oklahoma, usa

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A White-lined sphinx Hawkmoth, Hyles linata, nectars on Bee Balm, Monarda didyma. These moths are commonly called hummingbird moths and are about 2 1/2 inches long and are incredibly hard to photograph due to their quick movements and fast wing beats. Nocturnal for the most part, these come out to feed at dusk. Oklahoma, USA

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Size: 4287px × 2848px
Location: Oklahoma,US,USA,United States,North America,America
Photo credit: © B LaRue / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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