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Snowberry Clearwing

Hemaris diffinis

Photo by Dan Doucette
Published on Project Noah
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43.1361, -79.1112

Field Notes

Description:

transparent wings, diurnal, two broods a season

Habitat:

temperate forest edge

Notes:

I found a large patch of Bee Balm (Monarda) in full bloom in Short Hills provincial park. I decided to stalk it for a while, hoping a hummingbird moth would come by for a visit, since I spotted them on these flowers in the park last year. Well, I only waited about 3 minutes before a snowberry clearwing came by and visited for about 5 minutes. They are difficult to photograph and get close to, so I know I didn't have a lot of time. I took a ton of photos and thankfully a few came out in focus. I've cropped a few here for a better look.

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Comments (4)

Haha! Thanks kel. You will have to find a smaller bug.
Beautiful, but does not fit in my pocket.

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