Sorry for the dearth of posts. We were gone for a bit in June and then I came back and messed up my mapping software. So am in the catchup mode. Back in early June (the 8th) Christian Jacobs photographed a Nessus Sphinx (Amphion floradensis) in Kearney (Buffalo County) where it had not been previously recorded. I’ve lived in Buffalo County for nearly 50 years and had not seen one so either they are not that common or I’ve not been paying attention. Larvae feed on grape (Vitis sp) which is widespread in Nebraska. So it could be found anywhere in our state. Check your records and be on the lookout for this species (found in only 17 counties). Let us know what you find (nebraskabutterflies@gmail.com). A thank you and congratulations to Christian!!
