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Clearwing moth
by: Moni

Well as the others have noted this is a clearwing moth, not a bee.
From the photo it is not clear wether it is a Hummingbird clearwing or a Snowberry clearwing, but it is a clearwing moth.
They do look like hummingbirds in many ways. Many of the Sphinx moths only fly at night but the clearwings can be see during daylight especially at dusk.
Thanks Donalda for such a thorough description.
Thank you
by: Carol

Thanks Donalda! I never would have guessed it was a moth as it is so "beelike". I'll be on the lookout for a return visit.
Hummingbird moth
by: Donalda

There is a group of daytime flying moths referred to as Hummingbird moths. These moths are members of the Sphinx or Hawkmoth family.Your mystery bee is one of these.From your picture ithis one appears to be a Clearwing Hummingbird Moth. Flight action is similar to that of a Hummingbird in that they have the ability to hover and while feeding extend their proboscis for the purpose of gathering nectar. They tend not to be nervous about having people present,and are good subjects for photography

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