This is one of the little wonders of the habitat - a small, diurnal moth that at first glance could be confused for a hummingbird. It is adapted to feed just like a hummer with a very long tongue and wings that beat in a blur.The hummingbird clearwing moth (Hemaris thysbe) shown above was feeding from both the garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Barfourteen') as well as beebalm (Monarda didyma 'Grand Parade').
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