Diervilla Clearwing
Common NameDiervilla Clearwing
Scientific NameHemaris diervillae
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, tan, black, transparent
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, gardens, fields
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host PlantsDiervilla, Lonicera, Symphoricarpos
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylehovering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants. Larvae are typically green with a horn at the rear, feeding on leaves before pupating in a cocoon in leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its clear wings with dark veins and reddish-brown margins, a furry reddish-brown body, and a black and tan tail tuft. Often confused with the Hummingbird Clearwing (*Hemaris thysbe*), but *H. diervillae* generally has a more uniformly reddish-brown body and a less pronounced dark abdominal band.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a furry, reddish-brown body, clear wings bordered with reddish-brown, and a fan-like tail tuft.
