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Hummingbird Moth Caterpillar - Hemaris Diffinis - Facts and Myths

1.1K views · 45 reactions | This is a snowberry clearwing or bumblebee moth (Hemaris diffinis). While they do look quite similar to a bumble bee, they can’t sting but this defensive camouflage helps them in other ways, such as discouraging birds looking for a meal from eating them. Since they are active during the day this is quite beneficial to them. Fun fact: some people call this moth “flying lobster” | Wildcat Glades | Facebook

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