Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 926639

Snowberry Clearwing
Hemaris diffinis

Observation date: August 29, 2013
Submitted by: Marnita
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: While watering my plants this evening, I noticed that my honey suckle fine had been completely defoliated. Upon further inspection, I found a few caterpallers. It was dark outside so I took the caterpillar inside to take the picture. iIt is two inches long, a light greenish blue color with black spots on the side. It has a small dark head with a yellow color. The weather today was 88 degrees and partly cloudy. I grow plants to bring butterflies to my yard. I have never seen this caterpillar before.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 18, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Wake County