Snowberry Clearwing moth ( Hemaris diffinis ) on monarda by Fletcher Wildlife Garden

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31-JUL-2013	Christine Hanrahan

Snowberry Clearwing moth (Hemaris diffinis) on monarda

This was a busy moth, darting amongst the bumble bees to seek nectar from the abundant monarda in the butterfly meadow. The caterpillars feed on honeysuckles and of course, on snowberry.

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