Hummingbird Clearwing Moth - Hemaris thysbe

Appearance is variable. The thorax is olive in color dorsally and pale yellow ventrally. The abdomen is dark burgundy dorsally and ventrally with light olive/dark golden patches dorsally. Wings are mostly clear with reddish brown terminal borders.

Habitat: Rural garden

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

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Wondering if you knew this very fun fact: this moth can't hear. Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Interesting! I did know that some insects can hear while others can't. Maybe being diurnal is a factor in why this moth can't hear (it doesn't have to worry about predation by bats). Posted 5 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Pretty bb! I love this genus so much! Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Me too <3 Posted 5 years ago

Patomarazul

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Excellent catch, given how fluttery they can be! Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thank you, they are definitely quick! Posted 5 years ago