Affectionately called flying lobsters or more commonly, hummingbird moths, this bumblebee mimic was captured in the backyard of one of Blooming Boulevard’s native garden stewards.“It flies so quickly, it was hard to get a photo,” our steward reported. “It’s so cool to see.” Likely a Snowberry Clearwing Moth, it’s one of several species native to the US and Canada. They behave similarly to hummingbirds, seeking nectar during daylight, unlike most moths, which are nocturnal. T

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Story and photos by Heather Raithby Doyle Native plants attract all kinds of fascinating insects and that includes wasps. Stare at a...