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Hummingbird Moth

Hemaris diffinis

Photo by SaraVaughn
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Description:

Black and tan winged moth about 2 inches long. They fly and move like a hummingbird. It has a long curled tongue. Wings are outlined with black and are clear. It's tail reminds me of the shape of of a lobster's tail and fans out at the end.They are plump and fuzzy. You can hear a humming noise coming from them.

Habitat:

This one was living in a flower garden, but they also live in forests and fields.

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Two, beautiful photos....hello from Chattanooga, Tenn....

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PublishedAugust 11, 2014

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