Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1116060

Nessus sphinx
Amphion floridensis

Observation date: May 04, 2017
Submitted by: K Stanton
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found motionless on driveway and picked up to prevent it getting run over. It started to vibrate its wings upon being picked up - slowly at first, then more rapidly over the next 5 minutes or so. It abruptly flew off moments after these photos were taken. Weather: partly cloudy, cool (high 50s, low 60s). The site where it was found is within an arboretum; nearby vegetation includes Eastern Hemlock, Red and White Oak, Mountain Laurel, Rhododendron, Flowering Dogwood and Cherry trees, Eastern Redbud, and assorted native North American and exotic perennials.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 05, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Chester County