Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1061216

Nessus sphinx
Amphion floridensis

Observation date: July 07, 2015
Submitted by: Stephanie Walquist
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I think these are Nessus Sphinx Moth caterpillars, and I found eggs or young instars on Prairie Sundrops (Oenothera pilosella). I raised them to pupal stage, and I think they might be overwinter. They pupated at mid/end of July and have not emerged yet.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: November 25, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Cook County