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Hemaris diffinis
Bumblebee mimics as you can see from the coloration and through evolution have developed translucent wings similar bees. Feeding on nectar and flapping it's wings at about 14 times a second.
Open fields and forest floors.
A few were seen in the same area, with some aggression displayed between a couple.
Spotted on May 22, 2014
Submitted on May 23, 2014
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