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Hummingbird Moth Hemaris is a Holarctic genus of sphinx moths, consisting of about 17 species living in the Holarctic[1], four of which fly in North and South America, three fly in Europe.[2] Their main host plants are herbs and shrubs of the Dipsacaceae (Teasel) and Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle) families. Animal,Hemaris diffinis,Snowberry Clearwing,animal,insect,wildlife Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Hummingbird Moth

Hemaris is a Holarctic genus of sphinx moths, consisting of about 17 species living in the Holarctic[1], four of which fly in North and South America, three fly in Europe.[2] Their main host plants are herbs and shrubs of the Dipsacaceae (Teasel) and Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle) families.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    What a bizarre creature, I never even heard of it. Thanks for introducing it here Scott! Posted 13 years ago
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    CaseyHKing
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    Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but does this not more resemble the Broad-bordered bee hawkmoth? (Hemaris fuciformis) Posted 11 years ago
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      WildFlower
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      You are right about the genus, but it is an American species - Hemaris diffinis. Posted 11 years ago

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The Snowberry Clearwing

The Snowberry Clearwing is a moth of the order Lepidoptera, family Sphingidae.

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  • NIKON D40
  • f/5.6
  • 1/800s
  • ISO400
  • 200mm