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Category: nature's marvels | Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 7:19 am

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I am back after a long time. even though i make time to check the gardenstew, i don't get much time to write. the rains have come to an end - looks like it. we do get some showers with thunder and lightning. weather is fairly cool for this side of the globe. all the plants are fresh and starting to bloom. nice to be out in the garden.
we are going to be very busy with a jan wedding coming up.
I found a rare visitor in my garden on my morning rounds today. I am not sure from where it would have come. I haven't seen one like this here before.
if someone can name it I would be happy.



a rare visitor ( photo / image / picture from greenfairy's Garden )






miniature - fills the pot fast ( photo / image / picture from greenfairy's Garden )






spider lilly ( photo / image / picture from greenfairy's Garden )






pretty hibiscus - small flowers ( photo / image / picture from greenfairy's Garden )






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Sjoerd wrote on Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:01 am:

Hello GFairy--Very nice to see you back. Congrats on the upcoming wedding.

The moth looks like it could be a Eumorpha pandorus

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Frank wrote on Thu Sep 24, 2009 2:14 pm:

That's a very unique-looking visitor. I hope someone can ID it for you.

Good luck with the wedding!

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Growingpains wrote on Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:06 am:

Great pictures!
Looks like a moth, but no idea what type.

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Jewell2009 wrote on Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:21 am:

The moth looks like a little fat fairy to me :)

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toni wrote on Fri Sep 25, 2009 5:01 am:

Beautiful moth, Sjoerd was correct it is a Eumorpha pandorus also known as Pandorus Sphinx Moth.

The lilies and hibiscus are gorgeous too.

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greenfairy wrote on Fri Sep 25, 2009 5:42 am:

thanks everyone. so, the moth looks like me, ha ha.
but i haven't reached fat.
gf

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eileen wrote on Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:36 am:

It's lovely to see you posting again greenfairy!! What beautiful photographs - I especially like the spider lily. Good luck with the wedding arrangements and I hope all goes well for you on the day. Congratulations!!

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greenfairy wrote on Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:15 am:

thanks eileen. and thanks every one else once again for naming the moth. we normally see the brown ones here, this was really rare.

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