As a family we all enjoy looking in our moth trap in the morning. You never really know what you might find as you delve in to it.
One moth that you won't see in the trap is a Hummingbird Hawk moth, so we thought we were unlikely to ever see one.
A few years back we were given a Verbena Bonariensis, a hardy perennial, which produces tall stems with a head of small purple flowers. Not only are these nice to look at, they are great at attracting butterflies and moths.
A few days back whilst have a little wander around the garden, I spotted something shooting and whizzing around the garden, it was Hummingbird hawk moth!
I called the family over and even had time to take a few pictures, although the wings beat so fast it was hard to get a decent picture!
The closest thing you are ever likely to see to a humming bird in the UK.
Amazing to see, and a great result from our targeted planting idea. Put the correct plants in and things will make their own way in!
Tristan Bawn
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