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  1. Europe
  2. Hemaris (H.) thetis
Hemaris thetis(Boisduval, 1855)
  1. Sphingidae
  2. Macroglossinae
  3. Dilophonotini
  4. Hemarina
  5. Hemaris
  6. Hemaris
  7.  thetis
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Habitat

  • Coniferous forests
  • Deciduous forests (Oak)
  • Mixed forests
  • Riparian forests
  • Stream and river banks

Similar species

  • Hemaris (H.) diffinis
  • Hemaris (H.) thysbe
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35-50 mm

  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • United States
Regional distr. - legend
Phenogram based on literature
  • Local names
  • LanguageVernacular name
    EnglishCalifornia Clearwing
    EnglishRocky Mountain Clearwing
  • Primary hostplants
  • FamilyLatin nameVernacular name
    CaprifoliaceaeSymphoricarposSnowberry
  • Synonyms and other combinations
  • Latin nameAuthor
    Macroglossa thetisBoisduval, 1855
    Hemaris palpalisGrote, 1874
    Hemaris cynoglossumEdwards, 1875
    Hemaris rubensEdwards, 1875
    Macroglossa sentaStrecker, 1878
    Hemaris bruceiFrench, 1890
    Hemaris jordaniBarnes & Benjamin, 1927
    Hemaris mcdunnoughiClark, 1927
  • Links
  • LanguageWebsiteAuthors
    Butterflies and Moths of North America
    North American Moth Photographers Group
    Pacific Northwest Moths
    Sphingidae Taxonomic InventoryIan Kitching

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Adult, upperside.

Ray BruunUnited States, Whiskeytown Lake

Adult, upperside.

Ray BruunUnited States, Whiskeytown Lake
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