Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris diffinis)
A moth; this day-flying member of family Sphingidae is always nice to find. What I don't often observe is one perching, such as this individual.
Interesting what one can find when trying, without success, to photograph a species of butterfly with its wings spread:
Texas Powdered-Skipper (Systasea pulverulenta)
With wings open, this species reveal an intricate patterning. The larval host-plant for this species include various mallows.
Mallows do not necessarily equate to weeds.
Both of these species were found on Marathon Motel grounds in the Courtyard Cafe area.
I'm continually amazed at all the fascinating insects you two unearth. Great photos of them too.
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