Snowberry Clearwing (moth)

I think they look like flying shrimp.

What I find somewhat notable about them is that they fly during the day. Most moths I “notice” are during dusk-to-dawn.

Not a great photo. I couldn’t get close enough for a sharp focus when cropped; it was a 3-frame day…

» My post of male + female
» Identified as Hemaris diffinis or “Snowberry Clearwing”: [ BAMONA ] [ BugGuide ]
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[Mags]

Wow! Great shot. These creatures are so fascinating and different.

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

super capture fav!

[Jesika]

We have several Clearwing moths, but not this one. A difficult capture, the little sos and sos are FAST!

[Kathy]

I took it first for a bee than questioned the unusual wings. Great capture.