Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1164900

Bedstraw hawkmoth
Hyles gallii

Observation date: June 24, 2018
Submitted by: Pot Wen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Cold wet long spring - insect was spotted in ditches between actively farmed parcels offering variety. Large enough to be mistaken for a hummingbird and moved like a hummingbird, appeared to be seeking out alfalfa blooms and hovered. Crazy insect. - Please advise what this was.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: June 29, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Saskatchewan, Canada