Hummingbird Clearwing Moth (Hemaris thysbe)

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Hummingbird Clearwing Moth (Hemaris thysbe). They are often mistaken for small hummingbirds as they hover from flower to flower. The Hummingbird Clearwing Moth or Common Clearwing has a wingspan of around 40-50mm. They a frequent in Eastern USA and Canada. Adult Hummingbird Clearwing Moth is feeding on many different flowers, like honeysuckle, phlox, chives, monarda.

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Size: 5100px × 3398px
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Photo credit: © Laszlo Podor / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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