Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris diffinis)

I found this beauty on a dirt road (seemingly overheated?) and relocated it to a shadier spot.

comments (7)

Christine Young

Lion

Maybe it had recently emerged? They pupate in the soil/leaf litter. Posted 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  It does look brand new! Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    And, it's the perfect time of year for adults to first be emerging. Posted 5 years ago
3. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Its back was slightly worn (see the dorsal shots), so I'm not sure? Or am I just imagining that? Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
4. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Oh, good point...I'm just noticing that now. Hmm. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      Yah.. I'm thinking it was the heat from how it was acting (vibrating its wings and not moving much otherwise). It wasn't where I left it (after we doubled back 5-10 mins later), so I'm thinking the cool mud I left it near may have helped it get on its way. This was the day I also got overheated, by the way! Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        You did a good deed to rescue it from the heat <3. Posted 5 years ago