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Bumblebee Moth

Hemaris diffinis · Sphingidae · Lepidoptera

Best monthsJun–Augmost records
Records26,584in 1 country
Most seen inUnited States26,584 records
Red List–IUCN status
Bumblebee Moth
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About

Bumblebee Moth in brief

The bumblebee moth (Hemaris diffinis) is a butterfly or moth of the Sphingidae family — species of insect.

In the United States it has 26,584 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in June, July and August and fall to their lowest in January and February.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

United States26,584 records · best Jul, Aug
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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