Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
Hemaris thysbe
The first insect is called a hummingbird moth.
If you saw him flying you would know why!
His wings flutter as fast a hummingbird.
He also has a long proboscis that looks
like a hummingbird when feeding.
(For more pictures of these, go here.)

There are several species of sphinx moths (Sphingidae)
that look and behave much like hummingbirds.
These moths are unusual because their wings
lack scales and are mostly transparent.

Hummingbird moths are also diurnal,
also unusual, so we humans can observe them
feeding on flowering plants during daylight hours.

Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus claru