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Copyright © 2011 Keith Roragen

Hemaris species - Hemaris thysbe -

Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
July 24, 2011

When I saw it, I thought this looked like a Hummingbird Clearwing. I had a Snowberry Clearwing in my garden earlier today and it was noticeably smaller. Unfortunately this was the only photo I could get. I know it is a female because after feeding it flew off to my Viburnum bush and laid an egg. Can anyone confirm species?

Contributed by Keith Roragen on 24 July, 2011 - 2:47pm
Last updated 19 August, 2011 - 4:16pm

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… Ken Schneider, 19 August, 2011 - 4:16pm

Hemaris thysbe image use

Hi Keith,
Yes, you have photographed and posted images of Hemaris thysbe.

I have created and maintain the Sphingidae of the Americas website
and request permission to post your images, credited to you, on pages linked from Sphingidae of Nebraska page at
http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/Nesphinx.htm
I am hoping you wil be able to capture/photograph all instars of this
interesting species.

Bill Oehlke at oehlkew@islandtelecom.com
Please send me a personal email

… Bill Oehlke, 1 August, 2011 - 8:18am

Will Do.

Thanks

… Keith Roragen, 9 August, 2011 - 8:44pm

Hummingbird Clearwing (Hemaris thysbe)

I agree - Hummingbird Clearwing - green back, white chest, white legs.

… Kelly Fiegle, 25 July, 2011 - 5:20am

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