Hummingbird Moth [Hemaris thysbe] photos were taken near Fletcher Park on 2 July 2017. The NWF Field Guide to Insects and Spiders of North America, page 333 says “on spring and summer days, these moths hover over flowers in open habitats…”
Hummingbird Moth approaching Everlasting Pea – 2 July 2017
Hummingbird Moth on Common Milkweed – 2 July 2017
Hummingbird Moth (more detail) – 2 July 2017
Hummingbird Moth (wing detail) – 2 July 2017
Hummingbird Moth (head detail) – 2 July 2017
