Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1077872

Snowberry Clearwing
Hemaris diffinis

Observation date: March 31, 2016
Submitted by: PeePickett
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth joined several Tiger swallowtail butterflies and bumble bees that had been hungrily feeding on the newly opened blossoms of our azalea bush in the front yard. It fed there for only about 3 minutes before zooming off. So amazed to see one this early in the year, but we have another very warm spell for March - temps around 77 degrees - and just before a short rain shower began.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: March 31, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Union County