COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2025 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp will feature a photo of a hummingbird clearwing moth, taken by a photographer out of Westlake, Ohio.

What You Need To Know

  • The photo for the 2025 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp has been chosen

  • It was taken by Roger Friedman out of Westlake

  • It will be available for purchase for $15 on March 1
  • The proceeds go toward wildlife conservation

Roger Friedman’s striking photo—a detailed yellow and red moth landing on purple flowers—was taken in Lake County. A release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife says it won the 16th annual photo contest for the legacy stamp out of 84 entries.

In second place (and third place, actually) was Brenda Traffis, from Painesville.

“A hummingbird clearwing moth (Hemaris thysbe) is an important pollinator of native Ohio plant,” the release reads. “These moths can be seen from April to September in fields, gardens, meadows, and frequently visit bee balm flowers. Named for its resemblance to ruby-throated hummingbirds, this clear-winged pollinator is in the sphinx moth family.”

(Photo by Roger Friedman via ODNR)

ODNR says you’ll be able to purchase the stamp starting March 1 for $15, with proceeds going toward wildlife conservation.

In particular, much of the funds will benefit the Wildlife Diversity Fund, and $1 from each stamp purchased will benefit the Southern Wings program.

While the new stamp may not be available until March, the 2024 legacy stamp is available online, on the HuntFish OH app, in-person locations that sell hunting/fishing licenses or even via a mail-in form.

“Ohio residents can anticipate entering the 17th annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp Photo Contest next summer, with the winner featured on the 2026 legacy stamp,” the release reads. “Shorebirds and wading birds are the subject of the next stamp.”

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