Gretchen,
Dear all,I'm looking for insects that visit the swamp azalea (Rhododendron viscosum) in New York. I've searched my library and many sites on-line. I'm thinking ruby-throated hummingbirds and Sphinx moths (Hyles lineata) are possibilities, definitely species that fly vs crawl because of the stickiness of the flowers and extended pistil and stamens. Still, I'm looking for more possibilities. Does anyone know specific insect specie visiting these flowers in this area, or any good references? I live in southern central NY (upstate for anyone in the city; downstate for those north of me; southern Fingerlakes to be most specifice; however, as long as the insects live anywhere in NY, they're acceptable). I do have a list of indigenous moths and butterflies but researching each to the depth of all food sources has been less than efficient.Grazie,________________________________________________
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