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Common eastern bumblebee
First abdominal segment is yellow
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Illustration · not shown at life size
Illustration · not shown at life sizeMoths / Insect
Hummingbird clearwing moth
Hemaris thysbe
Is it a tiny bird? It is a moth! It hovers at flowers and has clear patches in its wings.
Let’s look closerLittle clues
Three things to notice.
Clear centers in the wings.
Rust-and-olive furry body.
Hovers while drinking nectar.
Out in the world
Where to look.
Around southeastern Wisconsin
Nectar-rich gardens.
When to look
Summer days, when nectar-rich flowers are blooming.
Look closely. Leave your tiny neighbor where you found it.
A closer look
One clue is just the start.
Clearwing moths look a little like hummingbirds. This one has clear wing centers with dark reddish edges.
A special find can be hard to spot without being biologically rare. Encounters depend on season and habitat.
Keep exploring
Meet the neighbors.
For curious grownups, too
Read a little further.
Original summaries, with references for deeper reading.
Make a bug slide
Artwork & downloads.
- Original artworkUnmodified source PNG
- Transparent front PNG76.2 mm canvas · opaque white labels on a clear background
- Editable front SVGLarger backed labels · one fact · embedded illustration
- Reverse QR SVGConfirmed permanent destination · white backing
- Reverse QR PNGConfirmed permanent destination · white backing
Front artwork is made for a 3-inch clear disc. Revised artwork still needs a physical check. Reverse QR files use the confirmed permanent website.
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