Usually I see many clearwing hummingbird moths (Hemaris thysbe), this one on Monarda fistulosa. This year I have seen far fewer. Hopefully populations return to normal levels next summer.

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Kuusamakiitäjä. Broad-bordered bee hawk-moth.
(06/2025)

Video: https://youtu.be/fZ94WwW-zNM?si=oMxTIG-N5coaqVHi

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Clear wing hummingbird moth (Hemaris thysbe) on wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) from a few years ago.

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