Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 911049

Hummingbird Clearwing
Hemaris thysbe

Observation date: June 28, 2013
Submitted by: LJodwalis
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was actively feeding on a domestic lilac bush. The temperature was about 80F around 5:30 pm when I took the photos. We have two lilacs growing side-by-side: one has darker blossoms and was attracting many of these moths. They did not seem interested in the lighter bush. Swallowtail butterflies were also active in both bushes at the same time.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 20, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Alaska, Fairbanks North Star