Crex Meadows - Snowberry Clearwing

Snowberry Clearwing

This is the only shot I was able to get of this spectacular moth. The location was along Reed Lake road on the north side of Crex Meadows.

These moths will often be seen in the day, most common in the later parts of the day.

Common names include Hummingbird moth and clearwing moth.

One of the ID features between the Clearwings found in Wisconsin is leg color. For the Snowberry Clearwing, the legs tend to be black.

Another ID feature for the Snowberry Clearwing is the eye line. On the Snowberry Clearwing, a dark line runs from the eye to the front legs.

Picture taken August 19, 2008.

Wing span: 1 1/4 - 2 inches (3.2 - 5 cm).

Caterpillar hosts: Snowberry, Honeysuckle, and Dogbane.

Habitat: Wide variety of habitats including open areas, streamsides, fields and gardens.