Project Noah

Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.

Join Project Noah Today

Snowberry Clearwing Moth

Hemaris diffinis

Description:

The Snowberry Clearwing Moth is a small hummingbird moth which more closely resembles a large bumblebee rather than a hummingbird. Like other hummingbird moths, this one flies during daylight. A similar, but larger, sphinx moth is the (Hemaris thysbe) Hummingbird Clearwing Moth. Which plants does it visit most often in my garden? Coral honeysuckle and butterfly bush.



No species ID suggestions

Denton, Texas, USA

Lat: 33.15, Long: -97.02

Spotted on May 26, 2012
Submitted on May 27, 2012

Related spottings

Clearwing hummingbird moth Snowberry Clearwing Moth Snowberry Clearwing Moth Hummingbird Clearwing

Nearby spottings

Fortnight Lily or African Iris Blue Dasher Dragonfly Orchard Oriole (immature male) Joseph's Coat Rose