The Nessus Sphinx is a medium-sized, day-flying hawk moth with rich chocolate-brown wings and two bright yellow bands across its abdomen that are visible in flight. It mimics a bumblebee or hornet while nectaring at flowers. It hovers like a hummingbird at flowers of phlox, thistles, and blueberries. Its rapid, humming flight makes it a distinctive sight in gardens.
Habitat
Gardens, woodland edges, and fields
Diet
Larvae: grapes and Virginia creeper. Adults: nectar
How common
Common
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