07/30/2026
Bees and butterflies usually get all the attention... but today, we're giving a shoutout to one of the garden's lesser-known pollinators! 🌸✨
We spotted a Snowberry Clearwing at District 6 Market—one of the incredible "hummingbird moths" that calls Indiana home! 🏠
If you thought it was a tiny hummingbird at first glance, you're not alone. Snowberry Clearwings hover effortlessly from flower to flower, sipping nectar through their long proboscis while their wings beat so fast they create a humming sound. Their clear wings and fuzzy yellow-and-black bodies only add to the illusion! 🤩
Here's what makes them even more fascinating: while most moths are creatures of the night, Snowberry Clearwings are one of the few moth species that are active during the day. That means you might spot one buzzing around your favorite flowers on a warm, sunny afternoon.😍
As caterpillars, they feed on plants like snowberry, honeysuckle, viburnum, and dogbane. As adults, they're important pollinators, helping flowering plants reproduce as they move from bloom to bloom. 🌼
Next time you think you see a tiny hummingbird in the garden, take a closer look... it just might be one of nature's most fascinating moths! 🧐
Have you ever spotted a hummingbird moth in your garden? 👀
📸 It was difficult to capture a picture of this fast moving moth, but our critter loving boy sure was happy to see it & research about it!
