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Hemaris diffinis
Size: 1.25" - 2.0" The Snowberry Clearwing Moth is a small hummingbird moth which more closely resembles a large bumblebee rather than a hummingbird. Like other hummingbird moths, this one flies during daylight. A similar, but larger, sphinx moth is the (Hemaris thysbe) Hummingbird Clearwing Moth. Which plants does it visit most often in my garden? Coral honeysuckle and butterfly bush.
The hummingbird clearwing is relatively common in North America. Its larvae feed on honeysuckle, buckbrush, wild cherry and plum. Adults hover and sip nectar at many different flowers, including honeysuckle, beebalm, phlox, lilac and bergamot
Spotted on Aug 15, 2011
Submitted on Aug 26, 2011
3 Comments
These little creature are so fun to watch ...and they seem to like my Lilac and Butterfly bushes over all other flowers in the garden.
Great shots. Both the Hummingbird Clearwings and the Snowberry Clearwings prefer butterfly bush in my garden.
Wonderful set of great shots - love the last one!