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Old 06-05-2007, 07:25 PM
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The following pic is not the Comet Orchid, but it is an orchid luring the moth with its strong scent the same way that the hawkmoth is lured to the comet orchid:


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This is actually a "Hummingbird Moth" They are also attracted to a lot of red colored flowers as well as bright colors like this. Hummingbird Moths - White-lined Sphinx Hummingbird Moths Sphingidae: Hyles lineata
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