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Hummingbird Clearwing

Hemaris thysbe

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Sphingidae ›Genus: Hemaris

About

Hemaris thysbe, commonly known as the hummingbird clearwing, is a moth of the Sphingidae (hawkmoth) family. Coloration varies between individuals, but typically the moth is olive green and burgundy on its back, and white or yellow and burgundy on the underside. Its wings are transparent with a reddish-brown border. It has light-colored legs, which combined with the lack of striping on the underside is diagnostic. Beating its wings rapidly, H. thysbe hovers to collect nectar from...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hummingbird Clearwing?
The scientific name of Hummingbird Clearwing is Hemaris thysbe.
What kingdom does Hummingbird Clearwing belong to?
Hummingbird Clearwing belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hummingbird Clearwing belong to?
Hummingbird Clearwing belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Hummingbird Clearwing belong to?
Hummingbird Clearwing belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Hummingbird Clearwing belong to?
Hummingbird Clearwing belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Hummingbird Clearwing belong to?
Hummingbird Clearwing belongs to the family Sphingidae.
What genus does Hummingbird Clearwing belong to?
Hummingbird Clearwing belongs to the genus Hemaris.