City - Fort Dodge State - IOWA Country - United States
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This "hummingbird moth" on the wing, known as the White-lined Sphinx Moth (Hyles lineata), is one of several types of moth of the family sphingidae, often mistaken for hummingbirds. The sphinx moth is so named for the posture that a threatened caterpillar assumes, reminiscent of the Egyptian Sphinx monuments.
Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata), reminded early pilgrims of the passion and suffering of Christ. According to Jesuit missionaries, the blue and white color of the flower symbolizes heaven's purity. The white petals symbolize the ten faithful apostles (minus Peter and Judas). The corona correlates to the crown of thorns, the five red stamens are representative of the five wounds, and the three styles of the pistils represent the three nails. The tendril represent the whips used on Jesus and the pointed leaves, the spear. The leaves, flowers, fruit and the entire plant have been used in the past to extract alkaloids useful for treatment of several nervous disorders.
Sudhir, Thanks for your comments on my portfolio. I've also captured this creature. It was quite interesting, but difficult to photograph. ~~ Debby http://www.usefilm.com/image/550830.html
Super pic, composition and data my friend, congrats
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xxxIlonaxxxx xxxxKrijgsmanxxxx{K:10405} 10/6/2004
I remember that name "hummingbird moth" because my friend told me it was a special one, so thats why I open the thumb and take a look, great shot in flight....
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{K:150877} 10/7/2004
