Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Nessus sphinx
Amphion floridensis

Observation date: May 27, 2020
Date notes: Frequent visitor over the prior two weeks. Approximately 50 apples in bloom 100 meters away.
Submitted by: Joffrey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Frequent visitor approx 2 weeks after last snowfall this spring. Attracted to Lantana camara shown in picture. Camera captured bumble bee as second insect, but multiple Nessus sphinx are common. Image is one frame from video.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mark Wheeler
Verified date: February 02, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Charlevoix County