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May 19, 2013
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I Saw One in my Yard
by: Dave

I don't know if it's bird, bee or moth but one showed up this morning in the hanging plant I have to attract hummingbirds. Looks as the pictures/video, but is camera shy so far here. I am on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, just north of Rochester, New York.

Apr 26, 2013
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Hummingbird "Bee"
by: Martin. Kiraly

I think that some of the sightings of "Hummingbird" bees are actually a large fly of the family BOMBYLIIDAE, which is also common in Europe and can be identified on wikipedia. Also there is a moth called the "Hummingbird" Hawk Moth, which has a longer proboscis and a "fantail" rear end. resembling a hummingbird,
I hope that this clears-up some of the mysteries of what you have seen in your gardens. Birds, Flies And Moths adopting the same technique of feeding during flight. AMAZING !!
BEST REGARDS TO ALL
Martin.

Apr 26, 2013
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Hummingbird
by: Martin. Kiraly

I live in the village of Blaby, Leicestershire U.K.
I too have "Bees" visiting my garden which behave like the Hummingbird Hawk moth, I have seen a hummingbird hawk moth which is a fair bit larger than the "hovering" Bee which is about 12 to 15 mm long. The Bee also has shorter mouth parts (beek) which is only about half its body length, with transparent wings. It`s flight is very precise and controlled - unlike a common bee !!, I will try to get photo/video of one to post on this page. Maybe we can then solve this mystery.

Sep 13, 2012
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Hummingbird Bees in Alabama
by: Susan

Was so glad to read all the comments on this strange looking insect. I live in Alabama and have had these curious little creatures in my flower garden for several years now.

At first I thought I was finally seeing a baby hummingbird but on closer inspection I realized that was not it at all. Love to watch them and they love my butterfly bushes, so no matter what it actually is, just watch and enjoy.

Sep 04, 2012
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Hummingbird Bees
by: JAppolin

I live in Pasadena MD I've seen humming bird bees when I was a kid in th 80's but haven't seen one in years. Then the other day there were two of them around our butterfly bush. I don't know if it was the mild winter we had last year or what, but I hope they come back.

[Wow I was excited for a minute when I saw Pasadena I thought you'd seen one in California.

The Bee Guy]

Sep 03, 2012
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I saw this In Ohio!
by: Anonymous

I grew up in near Akron Ohio... and at the age of 10 my mother would make me weed her gardens. She had a big beautiful purple butterfly bush. while walking by one day I noticed what I thought was a hummingbird.. I looked closer... and noticed it looked like a big bee but it was also birdlike.

I was very curious and would often go search for this bug... one day I came up right behind it and actually caught one in a jar! I layed the jar down on the porch.. and after analyizing it... decided to open the lid... as I did it flew away and I've never seen one since!

I am now thrilled to have found your picture and know I wasnt crazy... because there are bee hummingbirds!

Aug 25, 2012
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Hummingbird Bee Moth
by: Barbara

We have them in Long Island NY also.

Aug 09, 2012
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Have a Hummingbird Bee in Bayville NJ
by: Louise

I just took pictures of this strange bird/bee on my butterfly bush. I wasn't sure what it was and posted its' picture on facebook. Someone responded that it was a Hummingbird Bee. Came on your site and can verify that that is what I have. I have some great photos if you're interested.

[Hi Louise

I'd love to see them, perhaps you could email them to photos@bees-on-the-net.com

Thanks

The Bee Guy]

Aug 01, 2012
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Here too...
by: Holly

We live in Bradford PA near the NY/PA border. We have many flowers on our property including two butterfly bushes. This year we saw these funny little creatures for the first time.

Jul 25, 2012
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Hummingbird Bee
by: Karen

I have seen the humming bird bee in my garden in North Western New Jersey. I never knew what it was until recently when a friend told me. I just saw one today. They are so beautiful! Would like to know more about them.

Jul 24, 2012
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Have seen the bees in Sudbury, MA
by: Thelma

My husband and I just saw them. I have flower boxes all around our deck to attract hummingbirds and tonight was the second time we've seen them! I thought it was some kind of a baby hummingbird. I'm glad I found this website!

Jul 23, 2012
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Hummingbird Bee Spotted In Maine
by: Shannon

Just spotted in Maine! Southern Maine Coast. I saw this hummingbird/bee at my flowers in the window box. Long "tongue" for sticking into flowers, large wings and long body. colors of the body where black and yellow, like a bee and fuzzy! I simply typed in "hummingbird bee" in google search and this is the first site I found! Interesting creature!

Jul 14, 2012
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Saw a Hummingbird Bee in Annapolis, MD
by: Brenda

We were at a nursery, admiring the petunias. There was a bee, buzzing and drinking from the flowers. When I looked more closely - he looked like a cross between a hummingbird and a bee. He was very brave - we were very close to him, observing and it didn't seem to bother him at all. It was really astonishing.

Jul 13, 2012
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Hummingbird Bee
by: Liz

We live in the Kingston Ontario area (Southeastern Ontario Canada) and my husband saw at least 4 of these amazing critters today in our flower garden feeding at the purple hosta flowers.

[Hi Liz

Why does everyone except me see these moths?

The Bee Guy]

Jul 11, 2012
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Sighting in Vermont
by: d Flynn C Rose

My friend and I saw this bee/moth where we live in central Vermont. Does anyone know if they make cacoons, or anything else about them?

[Hi Flynn

If they`re moths I suppose they must pupate.

The Bee Guy]

Jul 08, 2012
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Sighted in NY
by: Lynn

I live in Binghamton, NY which is about 20 minutes from the PA border. My mom and dad started seeing two hummingbird bees about a week or so ago. They said it looked like a cross between a humming bird and a cray fish. I thought they had had a little too much sun since their gardens are frequented often by humming birds.

I finally saw what they had were talking about yesterday! The front end looks just like a male humming bird, vibrantly colored. The back end without being able to get a closer look is reminiscent of the articulated body of a cray fish or bee. We're wrong on both counts since it turns out to be a moth. A very interesting little critter! I'm going to research it a little more now that I know it is a moth. :>)

[Hi Lynn

I'm pleased to hear your parent's garden isn't also frequented by crayfish.

The Bee Guy]

Jul 07, 2012
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PA sighting
by: Judy T

I shared your site on Facebook and uploaded a picture, but I'm not sure how to send one here.

[Hi Judy

You can email photos to photos@bees-on-the-net.com

The Bee Guy]

Jul 07, 2012
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PA sighting
by: Judy T

I live in PA, and have a huge butterfly bush. I just saw one of these awesome creatures today, on the bush!! I took pictures of and googgled it and found your site!

[Hi Judy

You're very lucky, I'd love to see one. How did the pictures turn out?

The Bee Guy]

Jun 22, 2012
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Hummingbird Bee - Laurel, Mississippi
by: Jennifer

I live in Laurel, Mississippi and I have seen them here. I think that they are so cute. I love to watch them. Haven't seen one in awhile though.

Jun 03, 2012
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Colorful as a Male Hummingbird.
by: Bonnie

Yes, I have seen the hummingbird bee and it is as colorful as a male hummingbird.

It doesn't come every year but it is the smartest bee I have ever seen. I would love to hear from other people who have the vistors.

Thanks, Bonnie

May 31, 2012
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True northern exposure
by: Monica

Hey people say these little gems are only in the U.S of A; no they are not! We have them in Burks Falls Ontario. That's right the true north Ontario!

May 29, 2012
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Hummingbird Bee
by: Anonymous

I also live in southern WI. and I saw one a few years ago and thought I was crazy. Until today when my daughter and husband both saw it with me.

Hey I'm not crazy after all. So is it a bee or a moth?

[It is a moth! But you could still be crazy! - Just Kidding!]

Apr 02, 2012
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In Texas too
by: Leslie Todd

These bees or whatever are very busy on my sage right now. I'm in north Texas. They move so fast and continuously that they are very difficult to photograph.

Sep 05, 2011
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Humming Bees
by: Anonymous

I also have many of these liitle bees and a neighbor told me they were called Humming Bird Bees. They go to the flowers I have plant for butterflies.
I'm in South Florida.

Aug 26, 2011
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Hummingbird Moth
by: Rick

Just saw one (in amazement) at a party in Wisconsin August 20th... I thought someone had drugged by beer.

Aug 21, 2011
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Hummingbird Bees
by: Anonymous

I was at my mom's yesterday in Ontonagon, MI and she had two of these little critters in her purple floxs. What an interesting little thing.

Apr 10, 2011
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We Called Then Fairy Bees
by: Glenn Repass

I have seen these many times where I live. We always called them Fairy Bees. They are realy called clear winged moths.

I use to catch when I was a kid so I've studied them very closely. I have always loved them.

[Thanks Glen,

I'm not sure fairies are that scary looking.

The Bee Guy]

Mar 29, 2010
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The Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
by: Nancy Again

Thanks so much. The YouTube video gave me chills - that is exactly the creature that I see.

On looking up varieties, I see many vibrant-colored ones, but the one I see is the color of the one videoed on YouTube. What a perfect song accompaniment.

Is this FrAnthony's video? I didn't see any credits. Whomever did it - Thank you so very much - you made my day, especially since it is rainy windy (again) here in New England. "April (March?) showers bring May flowers". The Forsythia sooner - Halleluiah!

PS. I am a poet, and the Hummingbird Clearwing (nee Bee) is a part of a summer poem I am writing called "Jubilee". Now it is clarified. A fantastic website here. Spring Blessings.

[Thanks Nancy

The video was by SkiDiveGuy. I hope you'll send us the poem when it's finished, to include here.

The Bee Guy]

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