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Hummingbird Clearwing

Hemaris thysbe

Description:

Adults are frequently mistaken for hummingbirds or bees because of their fast-moving wings and coloration. They have a two inch wingspan.

Notes:

Very fast flying moth with see through wings and fuzzy body.

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Hummingbird Clearwing
Hemaris thysbe Hemaris thysbe


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9 Comments

CourtneyVerk
CourtneyVerk 11 years ago

Thank you Brian Parsons!

Brian Parsons
Brian Parsons 11 years ago

Great series of macro captures of one of my favorite moths

CourtneyVerk
CourtneyVerk 11 years ago

Thanks ThomasPasco :)

OneArseneWenger
OneArseneWenger 11 years ago

Incredible!!

OneArseneWenger
OneArseneWenger 11 years ago

Incredible!!

CourtneyVerk
CourtneyVerk 11 years ago

Thank you MayraSpringmann!

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Wow!! Wonderful! Great series!

CourtneyVerk
CourtneyVerk 11 years ago

Thanks dandoucette! I appreciate the ID. This spotting was not an easy one to capture :)

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 11 years ago

Fantastic spotting and amazing photos Courtney! Well done!

CourtneyVerk
Spotted by
CourtneyVerk

Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Spotted on May 27, 2012
Submitted on Jun 3, 2012

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