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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 on the butterfly bush.
Wildlife habitat with many native plants. Many Lonicera, honeysuckle, varieties for these moths to lay their eggs.
Spotted on Sep 15, 2012
Submitted on Sep 21, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks:)
Very beautiful photos and nice description!