Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1052681

Hummingbird Clearwing
Hemaris thysbe

Observation date: July 20, 2008
Submitted by: Karla M Vana
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On a bright, sunny afternoon I was photographing an eastern black swallowtail butterfly on a lily at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, SC. It wasn't until a few minutes later that I discovered another creature was simultaneously feeding. At first I thought it was a hummingbird. It wasn't until I did some research once I got home that I learned it was a clearwinged moth. I was happy that neither seemed bother by my presence and I was especially delighted to get a photo of them both feeding at the same time.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 06, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, South Carolina, Horry County