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unkown bee/moth??? - Hemaris diffinis
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unkown bee/moth??? - Hemaris diffinis
monee, Illinois, USA
August 22, 2008
Size: 2.5-3" length 1.5-2" wide
I haven't a clue!!!! I am not knowledgeable about insects. This one "hovered" like a humming bird. It made a loud buzzing noise when agrivated. The butt area was very fuzzy and fanned out like a bird tail. The wings were very transparent with light brown lined that formed elongated cell shapes. Help - they are flying in my moms flowers and driving us nuts because we haven't a clue what they are.

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Contributed by Laura Hensley on 23 August, 2008 - 11:32pm
Last updated 24 August, 2008 - 8:48am

Its a Clearwing Moth -
Genus Hemaris , probably H. diffinis, the Snowberry Clearwing.
Oh, and welcome to bugguide!
… Hartmut Wisch, 23 August, 2008 - 11:54pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
Thanks for letting me know so quickly. Insects have always facinated me but this little guy was driving me nuts! I just couldn't get a handle on whether it was a bee or a moth. Don't you just love the tounge - lol.
… Laura Hensley, 23 August, 2008 - 11:58pm login or register to post comments

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