Nessus sphinx
Amphion floridensis, the Nessus sphinx, is a day-flying moth of the family Sphingidae. The species was described by Pieter Cramer in 1777, and renamed in 1920. It is the only member of the genus Amphion erected by Jacob Hübner in 1819. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Amphion floridensis
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Amphion; Hübner, 1819
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The Nessus sphinx is a common Missouri moth. It hovers near flowers, collecting nectar, during the day and at dusk. The caterpillars eat plants in the grape ...
Body is stout; abdomen has 2 bright yellow bands and a tuft at the end. Upperside of wings is dark red-brown. Hindwing has a red-orange median band.
Amphion floridensis, the Nessus sphinx, is a day-flying moth of the family Sphingidae. The species was described by Pieter Cramer in 1777.
First described in 1777 by Pieter Cramer as Sphinx nessus. This name was invalid, because Dru Drury had already used it for another species in 1773.
Jul 10, 2021 ¡P Sphinx moth caterpillars are called hornworms because they have a pointy ¡§horn¡¨ on their rear end. When alarmed, they raise up their head. This ...
Mar 26, 2020 ¡P Nessus Sphinx (Amphion floridensis) is a day-flying moth that can be found in North America ...
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Jan 4, 2022 ¡P The Nessus Sphinx is a member of Sphingidae, a family of powerfully fast moths that are typically seen drinking flower nectar.
Sphinx nessus Cramer, 1777. References. Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some ...
Caterpillar. This larva changes its appearance as it goes through its instars, starting as transparent, then becoming green with white spots before turning ...
Aug 22, 2024 ¡P It seems native to eastern North America but Wikipedia says its primary sources of food are Eurasian species including lilacs (Balkans) and ...
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