Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1367130

Hummingbird Clearwing
Hemaris thysbe

Observation date: August 04, 2023
Submitted by: xBISsped6
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was flying very fast and was very hard to photograph. It was smaller than a Ruby Throated Hummingbird, but larger than a bumblebee.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 04, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Massachusetts, Barnstable County

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