Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1278043

Snowberry Clearwing
Hemaris diffinis

Observation date: August 27, 2020
Submitted by: Jean Persely
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed caterpillar on seedling of invasive Lonicera species in my backyard on a sunny afternoon. It pupated the 1st week of September and is overwintering. Other nearby plants include Russian Sage, Blue vervain, Brown-eyed Susan, Cosmos, Rattlesnake master and additional regional natives.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: January 07, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Macomb County