Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1404101

Nessus sphinx
Amphion floridensis

Observation date: June 18, 2025
Date notes: Sunny, temp. 68 degrees
Submitted by: Allison Barta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this moth trapped on our sun porch. I gently removed it, and took it out to my flower garden. I think it was overheated, and exhausted. I place it on a few different flowers. Third time a charm. It began to feed. Next thing I know, it flew up and over to other flowers and was feeding like crazy. I got some awesome, unbelievable video of it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: July 05, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Cass County