Home»All Albums & Groups»September, 2013 Buddleja Insects»September - Hemaris radians (后黄黑边天蛾)

~ Photographing fast-moving Hemaris radians (后黄黑边天蛾) is a special challenge for a nature photographer…like a hoverfly, hummingbird or certain bat species, Hemaris radians is capable of hovering in place in order to feed on flower nectar…the ever-reliable EF 200mm f/2.8L II telephoto lens was able to capture these images as the moth went from Buddleja cluster to the next without any apparent break in speed