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Rocky Mountian Clearwing

Hemaris thetis

Photo by LuckyLogan
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Field Notes

Description:

A medium sized moth with clear wings and bumblebee like coloration to avoid prediation. Feeding habits are like most sphingadae with hovering behavior.

Habitat:

An open sage-filled meadow on the edge of Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park.

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PublishedJune 10, 2016

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