Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 995672

Snowberry Clearwing
Hemaris diffinis

Observation date: July 05, 2014
Submitted by: Elaine Link
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth spent a lot of time in the large bed of Gooseneck Loosestrife on the sunny south side of the house. The location is sheltered by a Kousa Dogwood but gets direct sun midday. Small bumble bees were the companion feeders. There was only one of these moths at the time.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 01, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Macoupin County