Hummingbird Clearwing Moth

The nectar of a petunia is an insect magnet.
After filling up with nectar they have the energy to mate.
Flowers were blooming, the sun was shining, 
and the garden was alive.
All of nature's senses were engaged.
Energy is required for all activities.
The sun provides energy for the plants,
and the plants provide energy for animals and insects.
It was a good day for reproduction.

A good tripod and a macro lens helps tremendously to get more precise and detailed pictures. I need to get back into this habit…some day.

This native bee ignores the clearwing moths because it is intent on fueling up on this swamp milkweed flower.

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Katherine J Krein

My name is Katherine J. Krein. I lost my father in June of 2013, and then I lost my mother in November of the same year. After they both died I went through a mind-warping number obsession that has taken me years to control. This is my story. It is now 2026. I still use this site to post some poems and thoughts. My obsession has faded, however, I still notice the numbers. Faith, hope, and love is what guides me now.

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