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Snowberry Clearwing - Hemaris thetis
Copyright © 2016 Beth Sands

Snowberry Clearwing - Hemaris thetis
Novato, California, USA
April 23, 2016
Size: 1"
This is my Aunt's photo but I need more information on it pertaining to how unusual it is to see in California as most of the posts are from the mid-west . I am pretty sure it is a Snowberry Clearwing on a wild Hyacinth . It was found at the Indian College campus . Thanks for further information, sincerely Beth
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Contributed by Beth Sands on 23 April, 2016 - 8:27pm
Last updated 24 April, 2016 - 12:14pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Yes - H. diffinis west of the Continental Divide are now H. thetis.
… Kelsey J.R.P. Byers, 24 April, 2016 - 12:14pm login or register to post comments

I suggest
Hemaris thetis - Hodges#7855.1 which is reported in California as early as April. They are similar in appearance to the eastern Hemaris diffinis

http://bugguide.net/node/view/310563 from this page you can explore other images and access distribution data by clicking on the various tabs (info, images, data, etc.) I hope that helps!
… Marcia Morris, 24 April, 2016 - 6:18am login or register to post comments

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