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Snowberry Clearwing Moth

Hemaris diffinis

Photo by David Reagan
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

These distinctive moth are diurnal nectar feeders. They mimic bees with their coloration and, as their names would suggest, have clear wings.

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Hemaris diffinis Boisduval 1836

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David Reagan
It is a type of hawkmoth, which is a common name for any of the Sphingidae moths.

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