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Snowberry Clearwing Moth

Hemaris diffinis

Description:

These distinctive moth are diurnal nectar feeders. They mimic bees with their coloration and, as their names would suggest, have clear wings.

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2 Comments

David Reagan
David Reagan 12 years ago

It is a type of hawkmoth, which is a common name for any of the Sphingidae moths.

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

I call it a Hawksmoth,Very good picture.

David Reagan
Spotted by
David Reagan

Austin, Texas, USA

Spotted on Mar 1, 2011
Submitted on Jun 1, 2011

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