Pictures From the Patch
I wonder what this creature is... and whether it's responsible for the new caterpillars that are eating the flowers?
And the REAL question: how could a pumpkin get this close to blooming and then fail to complete the deal???
Tuesday, August 12
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That's a hummingbird moth. We've got them in our backyard at times, too. They really do fly like hummingbirds and often look like a big bumble bee.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemaris
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemaris_diffinis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Clearwing5239.JPG
Andy
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