Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1329071

Hummingbird Clearwing
Hemaris thysbe

Observation date: June 20, 2022
Submitted by: BattlefieldLavender
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On both Sunday June 19 and Monday June 20, Snowberry Clearwings were spotted and photographed or captured on video three times in NW Boone County Missouri, just east of Centralia, Missouri. They were all observed feeding on English Lavender plants and lingered long enough to get several good images! Both days were around 85 degrees at the time the moths were spotted. The days were sunny and breezy, warm but pleasant.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: September 06, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Boone County