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Snowberry Clearwing Moth
Hemeris diffinis
37.5133, -121.827
Field Notes
Description:
A thrilling creature to behold. You think it's a Bumblebee before yet, but it's a hovering moth. Male an inch or so. Female easily four inches.
Habitat:
Usually near its host Snowberry. Comes to Buckeye blossoms in California.
Notes:
In the net to show people on my Butterfly walk in SUNOL Regional Wilderness.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 4, 2013
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