Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1428409

Hummingbird Clearwing
Hemaris thysbe

Observation date: July 19, 2026
Submitted by: maryjanzen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: feeding on purpletop vervain (which I learned from an internet search is native to South America); partly cloudy, 74F
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 19, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Centre County

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