Hummingbird Sphinx
Hemaris thysbe (Fabricius, 1775)
Family: Sphingidae
Status: Uncommon resident
Larval Hostplant(s): Snowberry (Symphoricarpos), Cherries and plums (Prunus), and some Viburnums
Range: Absent from the American southwest but otherwise found throughout the United States. More abundant east of the Mississippi River.
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: Double brooded in the south but likely there is but one (albeit extended) brood here.
Habitat: Shrubby prairies.
Avg. Wingspan: 1 1/2 – 2 1/4 Inches
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Overwintering: As pupa in leaf litter on the soil surface.
Similar Species: This species is greatly outnumbered by the Snowberry Clearwing which is also found in our area.
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