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Snowberry Clearwing

At first I thought it was hummingbird feeding on a milkweed flower yesterday. When I looked closer I saw it was a “Clearwing”, a fascinating moth that has a transparent … Continued

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Hummingbird Clearwing

Hummingbird Clearwing, Hemaris thysbe This morning I found another moth that could be mistaken for a hummingbird. It’s name is very helpful since not only does it look like a hummingbird … Continued

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White-lined Sphinx

White-lined Sphinx, Hyles lineata I rarely photograph moths at the Prairie Garden Trust because they tend to fly at night. Sometimes I’m lucky and catch one during daylight like this White-lined … Continued

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