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Hummingbird moth

Genus: Hemaris Dalman, 1816

Description:

Clear wings, hummingbird like in behavior.

Habitat:

Open space with flowers.

Notes:

Feeding on joe pie weed

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 12 years ago

Please add to and join the mission:

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FoTony
FoTony 12 years ago

they really are very fast, I have tried to capture them a couple of times on photo but they just will not cooperate.

Maria dB
Maria dB 12 years ago

These are so difficult to photograph; I've tried but haven't gotten a good clear shot yet. Thanks for posting!

cschiralli79
Spotted by
cschiralli79

Albany, New York, USA

Spotted on Aug 9, 2006
Submitted on Jan 22, 2012

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