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Nessus Sphinx

Amphion floridensis

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
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42.3498, -74.0187

Field Notes

Description:

I was pleasantly surprised to find this individual in the grasses by my pond.

Habitat:

Grasses, including Horsetail (Equisetum sp.).

Notes:

Lifer!

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Comments (9)
Fyn Kynd
Congrats! Such a cool species.
Jacob Gorneau
Thank you very much, Marta, beaker98, bayucca, and Dan! I've been very busy these past few months with exams, but they will be over soon! I've missed you all as well!
Dan Doucette
Wicked spot J! These seem to be common this spring. I spotted a bunch over a few days.
bayucca
Oh, I see, J is on the road again! Nice to see some of your nice moths! We missed you, hope you are fine! Cheers!
beaker98
Amazing moth Jakubko! Nice capture!

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New England Arthropods
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PublishedJune 19, 2014

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