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Hummingbird clearwing moth

Hemaris thysbe

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

The diffinis species can always be distinguished from other clearwing moths by the black band that crosses the eye and travels down the lateral side of the thorax and their black legs.

Habitat:

My yard

Reference Links:

Species Hemaris thysbe - Hummingbird Clearwing - Hodges#7853 - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJuly 21, 2013

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