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Snowberry Clearwing Moth
Hemaris diffinis
34.7651, -87.6986
Field Notes
Description:
Size: 1.25" - 2.0"
The Snowberry Clearwing Moth is a small hummingbird moth which more closely resembles a large bumblebee rather than a hummingbird.
Like other hummingbird moths, this one flies during daylight. A similar, but larger, sphinx moth is the (Hemaris thysbe) Hummingbird Clearwing Moth.
Which plants does it visit most often in my garden? Coral honeysuckle and butterfly bush.
Habitat:
The hummingbird clearwing is relatively common in North America. Its larvae feed on honeysuckle, buckbrush, wild cherry and plum. Adults hover and sip nectar at many different flowers, including honeysuckle, beebalm, phlox, lilac and bergamot
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