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Hemaris diffinis
transparent wings, diurnal, two broods a season
temperate forest edge
I found a large patch of Bee Balm (Monarda) in full bloom in Short Hills provincial park. I decided to stalk it for a while, hoping a hummingbird moth would come by for a visit, since I spotted them on these flowers in the park last year. Well, I only waited about 3 minutes before a snowberry clearwing came by and visited for about 5 minutes. They are difficult to photograph and get close to, so I know I didn't have a lot of time. I took a ton of photos and thankfully a few came out in focus. I've cropped a few here for a better look.
Spotted on Jul 21, 2013
Submitted on Nov 16, 2013
4 Comments
Thanks alice! Very true, they are so fast.
Very nice series! They mov3e so quickly!
Haha! Thanks kel. You will have to find a smaller bug.
Beautiful, but does not fit in my pocket.