Hummingbird hawk

Published on 19 July 2026 at 11:15

Gardening for moths

The red valarian plant, which I introduced to my garden a couple of years ago has self-seeded everywhere.  It is highly attractive to the Hummingbird hawkmoth which I have now seen on three occasions already this year.  On Friday evening, it flew into the house and couldn't find its way out.  This gave me the opportunity to photograph it.  Such a stunning moth, although even more impressive when it is hovering by the flower, feeding using its long proboscis.  The problem is trying to get a photo of it as it moves so quickly!