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Dangit · June 28, 2015

Hi all,

Just was talking to friend about tomato horn worms. I've been on their 'must do' list for over 30 years, so am fairly well versed in dealing with them. Love me some BT. But......

I had never seen the moth that these things turn into until this year. No kidding, they must be every where around my home. They are probably flying in formation readying to swoop right this minute, but they have avoided detection completely until I saw one buzzing a cactus flower in my front yard.

What cool bugs. Hummingbird moth. They really do fly just like hummers, and it freaked out my wife.

How come I've never seen one til now?? (I don't expect an answer) Now I'm looking for them, and still can't find any. Seems weird to me anyway.

Dangit

June 28, 2015	#1
Dangit Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Simi Valley, Ca Posts: 46	Hummingbird moth Hi all, Just was talking to friend about tomato horn worms. I've been on their 'must do' list for over 30 years, so am fairly well versed in dealing with them. Love me some BT. But...... I had never seen the moth that these things turn into until this year. No kidding, they must be every where around my home. They are probably flying in formation readying to swoop right this minute, but they have avoided detection completely until I saw one buzzing a cactus flower in my front yard. What cool bugs. Hummingbird moth. They really do fly just like hummers, and it freaked out my wife. How come I've never seen one til now?? (I don't expect an answer) Now I'm looking for them, and still can't find any. Seems weird to me anyway. Dangit