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July 8, 2006 Staff Photo by John Rottet [/assets/story/image_buynow.comp]
A Clearwing Hummingbird Moth (Hemaris thysbe) hovers near some phlox in a backyard garden in northern Durham County. Often confused with hummingbirds because of its coloration and movement, Hummingbird Moths grow up to two inches long, Web sites on the moths say. Red bands run across the abdomen of their olive-green bodies. Tufts of hairs from the end of the abdomen look a lot like feathers. Now, take a close look at those wings. They are mostly -- as the moth's name says -- clear. Like hummingbirds, adult Hummingbird Moths feed on nectar from flowers. Their favorites include: Japanese Honeysuckle, Red Clover, Highbush Blueberry, thistles, wild roses and blackberries. Read more about Hummingbird Moths at http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/ StratfordLandingES/ Ecology/ mpages/ hummingbird_moth.htm. Or, visit http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/ hthysbe.htm.
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In "Scapes" photojournalist John Rottet looks at the places where we live, work and play. He will explore the beauty of nature, the elegance of architecture and the details of the surroundings that make our community unique.

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