Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1000359

Hummingbird Clearwing
Hemaris thysbe

Observation date: August 10, 2014
Submitted by: PunkyNYC
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I also have a great video of both HB Moths interacting. 1st time I saw one was in the late summer of 2013. Today I saw 2!!! We have lots of Monarda 'Panorama' (Bee Balm), and tons of Phlox 'Volcano Purple" flowers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: January 16, 2015
Coordinator notes: It seems they did very well in 2014!
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Columbia County