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Hemaris diffinis
This female Snowberry Clearwing moth is laying eggs on the native Coral Honeysuckle, Lonicera sempervirens. The eggs are laid singularly and a clear green.
Wildlife habitat with many native plants.
The caterpillars will be bright green with a blue green stripe down their back. They will have the signature horned tail of the sphinx moths. The spiracles (breathing holes) will be ringed with black.
Spotted on Jun 19, 2012
Submitted on Jun 19, 2012
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You are right Gatorfellows; quite an amazing event to witness!