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Snowberry Clearwing

Hemaris diffinis

Description:

The Snowberry Clearwing Moth is a small hummingbird moth which more closely resembles a large bumblebee rather than a hummingbird.



1 species ID suggestions

6 Comments

TammyVerhovec
TammyVerhovec a year ago

I have a hummingbird moth in my collection, but the colors are different. Very nice!

BethAngermeier
BethAngermeier a year ago

Thank you :)

VivBraznell
VivBraznell a year ago

Nice set of pics Beth : ) I can almost smell the Buddleia

Apple
Apple a year ago

Another great spotting for the Midwestern Gardens..

http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8472...

SarahSkeen
SarahSkeen a year ago

No problem! Great photo! :)

BethAngermeier
BethAngermeier a year ago

Thanks for the ID, Sarah :)

Evansville, Indiana, USA

Lat: 38.01, Long: -87.61

Spotted on Sep 7, 2011
Submitted on Sep 9, 2011

Reference

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