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Hemaris diffinis
The thorax is golden or olive-golden in color, abdomen is black dorsally with 1-2 segments just prior to terminal end being yellow to various extent, while black ventrally. This bumblebee mimic moth was feeding this morning on the Tall Verbena. I often see them morning and late afternoon.
Wildlife habitat with many native plants. Many Lonicera, honeysuckle, varieties for these moths to lay their eggs. I currently have several caterpillars growing nicely.
To see the caterpillar go to my PN spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/120...
Spotted on Jul 15, 2012
Submitted on Jul 15, 2012
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