Butterflies and the Hummingbird Moth

My husband and I were down at the garden trying to pick squash, tie up tomatoes and snip out dead berry vines, but we kept getting distracted. . .

. . . by butterflies! They are so pretty and delicate. I love watching them fly from one flower to another. If you love butterflies, you should plant a butterfly bush in your yard. The blooms of a butterfly bush smell heavenly, no wonder the butterflies are attracted to them. We have a bunch of butterfly bushes and they are being visited this summer by lots and lots of butterflies.

they also like these tiger lilies

But, what is this? It certainly is not a butterfly! How about a Hummingbird Moth. That's what I call him. Isn't he just the neatest little critter?

When in flight, his wings go so fast, you can't see them!

His wings are clear!

Have you seen one of these on your flowers this summer?

Butterfly Kisses

IRISH BLESSING

May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.

We have butterfly bushes.
The scent is so sweet, it drifts in the breeze
and catches you every time you pass by.

When bending over to sniff the scent
someone once said, "I wish I was a butterfly,"
and I thought, "So do I."

Stranded high, without a care. . .

Nestled among the fragrant flowers. . .

Playing hide and seek for eyes to find. . .

This is one to deceive the eye, a hummingbird moth. . .

I hope you enjoyed my pictures.

Let us all be a butterfly, if but for a few moments, and enjoy the sweetness of life.