Is it a hummingbird or a moth?

Actually, it’s a White-Lined Sphinx Moth!  I’ve had these moths visit previously but I’ve never been able to get a picture of them and last night was a challenge.  White-Lined Sphinx Moths usually fly at dusk, through the night and during the dawn.  While outside watching Mike hit a golf ball around the yard, I saw a moth buzz by me and begin feeding on my petunias.  Knowing immediately what it was, I grabbed my camera and began snapping pictures.  These pictures aren’t the greatest; I had my shutter speed as high as it would go and I still had blurry images.  These little guys move fast and don’t sit still for very long.  I had the pleasure of seeing two feed on my petunias.

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