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Hemaris diffinis
The thorax is yellowish-olive in color, abdomen is black dorsally with 1-2 segments; terminal end is variably yellow. Wings are mostly clear with reddish brown terminal borders.
Spotted at Van Vleck Farm and Nature Sanctuary
H. diffinis can be distinguished from H. gracilis and H. thysbe by two characteristics: 1) the black band that crosses the eye and travels down the lateral side of the thorax; 2) black legs.
Spotted on Jul 23, 2016
Submitted on Jul 23, 2016
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