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Mystery Flying - Hemaris thysbe
Copyright © 2009 ncgrandmanga

Mystery Flying - Hemaris thysbe
Woodstock, Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
August 18, 2009
Size: 4 inch wing span
I have seen several of these buzzing around. It was hovering the butterfly bush - it had not landed on it. The others that I have seen are yellow and black striped where this one is green. Any help identifying it would be greatly appreciated. The picture was taken around 5:00pm eastern standard time.
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Contributed by ncgrandmanga on 18 August, 2009 - 9:11pm
Last updated 6 October, 2009 - 11:56pm

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… J.D. Roberts, 6 October, 2009 - 11:56pm login or register to post comments

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… v belov, 18 September, 2009 - 3:27pm login or register to post comments

i agree with dan
the other ones your seeing are probably Amphion floridensis
… Jody Anderson, 21 August, 2009 - 12:18pm login or register to post comments

Not an expert
But I believe this is a Hummingbird Clearwing Moth

Hemaris thysbe



There are a few other species in the same genus that look very similar, you likely have multiple species in the same area. Check out the genus Hemanis and take a look for yourself:

http://bugguide.net/node/view/2637

Oh, and Welcome to Bug Guide!

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… Dan Leeder, 18 August, 2009 - 9:12pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
My son, who is in Iraq, just emailed me the same response. Thank you so much for your quick reply to my ID Request. They are beautiful moths!
… ncgrandmanga, 18 August, 2009 - 9:31pm login or register to post comments

 
No problem
I enjoy watching them hover around my butterfly bushes as well!
… Dan Leeder, 18 August, 2009 - 9:41pm login or register to post comments

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