Hemaris diffinis, the snowberry clearwing, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. This moth is sometimes called "hummingbird moth" or "flying lobster". This moth should not be confused …

There are four species of hummingbird moths in North America. The most familiar ones are the Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris diffinis) and the Hummingbird Clearwing (Hemaris thysbe). …

H. diffinis is the only eastern species to exhibit blue abdominal tufts on the first black segment in some freshly emerged specimens. Wings mostly clear with reddish brown terminal borders …

This moth resembles a bumblebee while flying, and the black and yellow coloration adds to the illusion. The abdomen of this species is primarily black with just a bit of yellow toward the tip. …

Snowberry Clearwing Moth (Hemaris diffinis) Detailing the physical features, habits, territorial reach and other identifying qualities of the Snowberry Clearwing Moth 

May 27, 2024 · These moths mimic bumblebees and even love to “buzz” around the same flowers and plants. They play an important role in the ecosystem as pollinators. The scientific name of …

Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris diffinis) The snowberry clearwing moth is a member of the hawk moth family. French lepidopterist Jean Baptiste Alphonse Déchauffour de Boisduval first …

Oct 10, 2024 · Adult: forewing clear area lacks partial crossband of dark scales near base; legs black; underside mostly black. Larva: body usually green with black spots encircling spiracles, …

Hemaris diffinis is a predominantly eastern and central North American clearwing sphinx moth that occurs in northeastern British Columbia. It is a small to medium-sized sphinx moth (FW length …

Hemaris diffinis (Boisduval, 1836) Snowberry Clearwing. Sort #: 1765 | P3 #: 890204.5 | MPG #: 7855 | PFG Page #: 264 View on BugGuide | View on iNaturalist | BOLD Link