A White-lined sphinx moth, Common name Hawkmoth or Hummingbird moth, Hyles linata, feeds on Goldflame Honeysuckle, Lonicera heckrottii. Oklahoma, USA.

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A White-lined sphinx Hawkmoth, Hyles lineata, nectars on Goldflame Honeysuckle, Lonicera x heckrottii. These moths are commonly called hummingbird moths and are about 2 1/2 inches long. They are incredibly hard to photograph due to their quick movements and high wing beats. Oklahoma, USA Nocturnal for the most part, these moths come out to feed at dusk. Oklahoma, USA.

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

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