Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1092592

Snowberry Clearwing
Hemaris diffinis

Observation date: July 30, 2016
Submitted by: L_in_Somerville
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth spent quite a while working over my phlox, which had just come into full bloom. It has been warm and dry for weeks. The garden also has Jewelweed (Impatiens) and honeysuckle (Lonicera), various coneflowers, Monarda, Liatris and Joe-Pye Weed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 31, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Massachusetts