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Beneficial/Neutral Insects

Beetles, Bugs and Insects with Obvious Wings

	Appearance:	Body length is 1 5/8 - 2 inches long with a wingspan of 3 1/2 - 4 inches. The forewing is brown with a thick white line running through it. The hind wing is brown with a pinkish red band.
	Where/When:	Found in urban gardens visiting a variety of annual and perennial flowers during the day and at dusk. The larvae feed on a variety of weeds and garden plants. Active July through September.
	Significance:	Does little, if any damage, to garden plants. A fascinating moth to watch as it looks very similar to a hummingbird when it is flying.