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Hemaris thysbe
Adults are frequently mistaken for hummingbirds or bees because of their fast-moving wings and coloration. They have a two inch wingspan. These moths use a coiled tube extending from their mouths to feed. They range in color from greenish to brownish/tan. This is a greenish one.
My yard; taken on two successive days. They live in Alaska and the Northwest Territories south through British Columbia to Oregon; east through the Great Plains and the Great Lakes area to Maine and Newfoundland; south to Florida and Texas.
Two of my friends think they look like flying shrimp.
Spotted on Sep 2, 2012
Submitted on Sep 22, 2012
6 Comments
Thanks Juan and Jill. The fourth photo makes it seem as if there is a halo around it!
Lovely moth
I think the fourth picture is the best!
Thanks, J. That's it for the clearwing moths for now (though I have dozens of photos of them). Yuko, I updated the info; They live on the West Coast of Canada, Washington and Oregon.
Such a beautiful moth! Do you now if these moths live on the West Coast?
Amazing! Keep 'em coming! :)