Clearwing Hummingbird Moth
By: Meriel Bradley
Hummingbird moths fly and feed during the day, so if you are lucky enough to attract them into your garden you are in for a treat – they are absolutely amazing to watch.
I had quite a time getting some pictures to share as they are very busy and don’t stay still for very long, but they do hover and feed on nectar-rich flowers just like a hummingbird.
Quick Facts
They are part of the hawk moth or sphinx moth group
Hummingbird Clearwing Moth will lay its eggs in mid-summer
The caterpillars will feed mainly on honeysuckle, hawthorn, snowberry, and viburnum
Once the caterpillars are fully grown they drop to the ground, spin a cocoon and overwinter in leaf litter
The larvae will metamorphose in time to emerge the following spring
Clearwing Humming Bird Moth wings
Clearwing Humming Bird Moth flying
Clearwing Humming Bird Moth 3
Clearwing Humming Bird Moth 1
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