Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 915443

Snowberry Clearwing
Hemaris diffinis

Observation date: July 27, 2013
Submitted by: thepethealer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This appears to be a Clearwing Hummingbird Moth, much smaller than the ones I've seen before and it was out in late afternoon, others I have only seen at dusk, but this little one keeps coming back in the heat of the afternoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: August 19, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Suffolk County