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Hummingbird Moth

Photo by Drew Horne
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Description:

Not sure what kind of moth this is got these photos this morning outside my house . I thought it was a humming bird at first then realized it wasnt. It is some kind of moth I do believe. Does anyone know?

Species ID Suggestions

Hummingbird Clearwing

Hemaris thysbe
Liam
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Comments (2)
Drew Horne
No wonder I thought it was a humming bird at first.. Thanks for the ID.
SheriWiggins
This is a Hummingbird Moth ....found in gardens ..they love butterfly bushes
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PublishedAugust 27, 2011

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