September 12, 2010
Ghost Orchid visited by Giant Sphinx Moth
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On May 17, 2008 Misti and I finally caught the Giant Sphinx Moth (Cocyctius antaeus) on video visiting the Ghost Orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii). What makes this video so special is that this meeting between the Ghoost Orchid and Sphinx Moth pollinator had never been seen before, much less video taped. We hope you enjoy! Please visit www.GhostOrchid.info for more information.
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very cool. i had the moth pollinate a ghost i had been monitoring for 2 months on the night she opened! her legs werent even uncrossed yet. i was happy but disapointed too.
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I saw a document about this once on tpt, they had taped the moth for a longer period.
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I lol’d
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I am almost positive that show was on a similar orchid and moth (but different species) located in Madagascar.
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This is an absolutely amazing video. As an author, I have found the ghost orchid mesmerizing in all its unique beauty and mystery. I invite you to pick up a copy of Ghost Orchid at Corkscrew Sanctuary gift shop (all gift shop sales benefit Corkscrew) or at local B&N stores or online – and walk the Corkscrew Sanctuary boardwalk in search of your own mystical experience.
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are sphinx moths from egypt?
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BIG ASS MOTH
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Great! but could be a closer viewing
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The sphinx moth is the hummingbird like animal. The ghost orchid is the flower hanging off the tree.
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is the sphinx moth he green thing hanging off the tree or the bird like thing?
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thank you so much!
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fascinating! thank you for posting this!
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This is outstanding! Congratulations on your success with capturing this beautiful and rarely-seen event!
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So cute! Perhaps you can get another close up video. I love all kinds of sphinx moths.
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Thank You for all your hard work. These flowers are a passion with me.
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Very cool video…patience paid off!
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